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There was a time when fans believed the beef between Ciara and Rihanna was way too real. Now, over a decade later, the two superstars have put their petty drama behind them to celebrate their growing families.
On Monday night, May 5, CiCi and RiRi were spotted hanging out at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City. In photos from the lavish event, you can see the "Ecstasy" singer smiling and laughing with the soon-to-be mother of three while their partners, Russell Wilson and A$AP Rocky, stood nearby. The last time both artists were photographed together was at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010.
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Ciara and Rihanna's feud began in 2011 after the Georgia native recalled a dreadful interaction she had with the award-winning singer during her appearance as a guest judge on the E! show "Fashion Police."
“I ran into her recently at a party and she wasn’t the nicest and it’s crazy because I’ve always loved and respected what she’s done with fashion,” Ciara told Joan Rivers. “I’ve ran into her before, but this time it wasn’t the most pleasant run-in.”
The comment sparked a seething tweet from Rihanna to Ciara. “My bad ci, did I 4get to tip u? #howrudeofme," she wrote. “Trust me Rhianna u dont want to see me on or off the stage," CiCi shot back.
“U gangsta huh? Haaa,” Rihanna quipped. “Good luck with bookin that stage u speak of.”
Rihanna and Ciara have grown a lot since their last viral moment. Now that it's in the past, both artists have built a more amicable rapport. Ciara just gave birth to her fourth child with Wilson, and Rihanna announced her third child with A$AP Rocky at the Met Gala. During her appearance on "Sherri" on Tuesday, May 6, the "Promise" singer said they bonded over their growing families. She also said Rihanna sent her a "sweet DM" a few months ago and said she was proud of her.
"It was so sweet running into her," Ciara said. "It was straight mommy talk, just sweet love. It was a special moment for her. I gotta shout her out because she also sent me a sweet DM just a few months back saying she's so proud of me, and it's just sweet love."
See what else Ciara had to say about her run-in with Rihanna below.