Naomi Campbell Breaks Silence on Alleged Feud With Rihanna After Apparent Snub

Rihanna and Naomi Campbell
Image Sources: Naomi Campbell/Instagram, Rihanna/Instagram

Naomi Campbell has broken her silence on the rumors of a feud between her and Rihanna. Recall that Naomi Campbell and Rihanna made the headlines a few years ago after rumors revealed they possibly fell out over shared affection for a Saudi businessman. However, in the following years, everything seemed fine between the two women. But recently, rumors of a feud began circulating again after a video from NYFW resurfaced. However, Campbell has shut down the speculations. According to the supermodel, there is nothing negative between her and the pop icon.

Inside the Viral Video

In September 2024, Campbell and celebrity stylist Law Roach graced the NYFW. The pair attended an Alaïa Spring 2025 runway show, with Rihanna being one of the last guests to arrive. While many moments during the show went viral, one caught fans’ attention and sparked an uproar. A clip captured the moment Rihanna greeted former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful. Afterward, she walked past Campbell and Roach to find her seat without saying hello.

In no time, the video went viral, igniting rumors online. Fans speculated that Naomi Campbell and Rihanna might still be feuding quietly. According to them, it was evident the Fenty mogul snubbed the actress. To make matters worse, Campbell and Roach recorded a video after the event. The pair made the clip using the viral “demure” tagline. Many speculated they were throwing shade at Rihanna’s outfit worn during the show. However, Campbell isn’t playing into the gossip. In a recent New York Times profile, the icon completely shut down the rumors of a rift. She said per The Jasmine Brand:

“I’m not about to let the world pitch two Black women against each other. We are two women with two children, mothers.”

Roach also weighed in on the misguided rumors. He noted that not everything on social media, especially in this era, was as it seemed. He added:

“What’s so funny to me in this universe of the internet and social media that y’all live in, y’all always think something has to be something. But something ain’t always something.”

Roach further advised fans to get busy and stop making up scenarios out of nothing. Furthermore, a rep for the model confirmed that all was well. They noted that when Rihanna allegedly almost slipped on her gown later in the video, Campbell was among the few who offered to help.

What Happened Between Naomi Campbell and Rihanna?

Naomi Campbell and Rihanna have been friends for a long time, and both were photographed in a 2014 campaign for Balmain. However, things allegedly took a bad turn between both women in 2017 due to Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel. At the time, reports revealed Rihanna began dating Jameel a few months after his relationship with Campbell ended. However, the rumors were never confirmed. In fact, during an episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Campbell admitted that all was well.

She told the host there was no beef. According to her, feuding with black women was out of the question as they were all in the same struggle. Meanwhile, some fans remain convinced that Naomi Campbell and Rihanna are feuding low-key, despite the former’s revelation.

#Clique, do you think Rihanna and Naomi Campbell are really feuding or this is much ado about nothing? What do you make of Campbell’s comments? Let us know in the comments.

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