Tyla SLAMS Rihanna for Allegedly Blackballing Her | Does Rihanna HATE Tyla? The Newest Drama in the Music Industry!

The international music community is buzzing with rumors that Tyla—the breakout star from South Africa—has been “blackballed” by none other than her biggest idol, Rihanna. Is there real beef between these two powerhouse women, or is this just a misunderstanding blown out of proportion by fans? Let’s break down the drama that has everyone talking!

 Tyla: From Superfan to “Thorn in Rihanna’s Side”?

Ever since her hit “Water” went viral, Tyla has never shied away from declaring Rihanna as her number one inspiration. In nearly every interview, Tyla openly admires Rihanna:

“I always say Rihanna is the one who gave me hope that a non-American girl could make it big in Hollywood.”

However, while other superstars like Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, and Ciara have publicly congratulated and supported Tyla, Rihanna has remained completely silent—even reportedly rejecting a collaboration request from Tyla, according to several sources.

 At First, the Beyhive Thought Beyoncé Was the Cold One…

Interestingly, at first it was Beyoncé’s fans (the Beyhive) who felt slighted because Tyla kept mentioning Rihanna and seemed to overlook Beyoncé’s influence, even though Tyla’s music videos and choreography clearly drew inspiration from her.

But after Beyoncé sent Tyla flowers and a congratulatory note for her new album, the spotlight quickly shifted to Rihanna.

One witty fan on X (Twitter) commented:

“I’m a Navy (Rihanna fan), but honestly, it’s weird that the one person Tyla admires most has never publicly acknowledged her.”

 Does Rihanna Really “Hate” Tyla, or Is She Just Unbothered?

Some believe Rihanna might be “hating” on Tyla because Tyla once boldly stated she aspired to surpass her idol:

“I hope one day to be on Rihanna’s level—or even bigger.”

This could have rubbed Rihanna the wrong way, especially since Tyla repeatedly brings her up in interviews, which some see as a PR move. Still, many argue that Rihanna is simply too busy with her billionaire business ventures and new family to worry about Tyla at all.

 Other Artists Show Love, Rihanna Stays Silent

While Janet Jackson posted herself singing and dancing to “Water,” and Ciara openly expressed her desire to collaborate with Tyla, Rihanna continues to ignore Tyla both publicly and privately. To make matters more awkward, Rihanna has even praised Tyla’s peer, Nigerian artist Ayra Starr, and has shown more interest in working with her.

 Is It Really a Snub, or Is Tyla Doing Just Fine?

Some fans argue that Tyla doesn’t need Rihanna’s co-sign to succeed and should stop mentioning her as her biggest influence to avoid unnecessary drama.

“Rihanna is a billionaire with a new family and a legendary music career. Tyla’s doing great on her own—why does she need Rihanna’s approval?”

 Final Thoughts: Will Rihanna Ever Acknowledge Tyla?

Whether Rihanna is intentionally ignoring Tyla or simply doesn’t care, one thing’s for sure: Tyla’s career is on the rise, with or without her idol’s support. The question remains—will Rihanna ever publicly acknowledge Tyla, or will this cold war continue? Let us know your thoughts!