Rihanna reveals how she really feels about EJ Johnson after viral exchange

Rihanna denies having a feud with EJ Johnson after their Paris Fashion Week exchange, saying she felt bad for him

Rihanna has dismissed rumours of a feud with EJ Johnson, saying there is no bad blood between them following their public exchange at Paris Fashion Week last month.

The singer addressed the speculation in a video recorded outside the Los Angeles restaurant Celine on Saturday night. Asked about the situation, Rihanna said, “There's no beef,” adding, “I just felt bad for him.”

Rihanna is setting the record straight after her viral clap-back at EJ Johnson during Paris Fashion Week ... and said there's no bad blood between the two. 👀

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She also suggested that the disagreement had been put behind them, saying Johnson deserved an opportunity to walk the runway at one of her Fenty fashion shows.

The rumours began after an incident at a Dior show during Paris Fashion Week in October. Johnson, the television personality and son of former NBA player Magic Johnson, appeared to criticise Rihanna after the show reportedly started late.

In a video shared on social media, Johnson complained that attendees had been left waiting for the singer, saying they “didn't care to wait for her”. Reports at the time linked the delay to Rihanna's arrival at the event, although the circumstances surrounding the show's start were not independently established in the footage.

Speculation about tension between the two grew after another video showed Johnson being denied entry to a hotel. Rihanna later appeared to react to the clip by commenting “damn” underneath the post, prompting further discussion online about a possible disagreement.

Her latest comments, however, indicate that she does not consider the exchange a serious dispute. By suggesting Johnson could walk in a Fenty show, Rihanna also appeared to extend an olive branch and put an end to speculation about a personal rift.

Neither has publicly indicated that the incident has developed into an ongoing conflict.