Rihanna’s bitter grudge against Kendall Jenner could cost her a Met Gala invite, as per reports

Rihanna is reportedly aiming to remove Kendall Jenner and her entire family from the guest list of the 2025 Met Gala, as per reports. The singer and fashion mogul, known for her strong personality, is believed to be using her significant influence to make this happen, particularly now that her longtime partner, A$AP Rocky, is on the Met Gala planning committee.According to RadarOnline.com, Rihanna has long had a strained relationship with the Kardashians, especially after Kim Kardashian attempted to befriend her while married to Kanye West, only to be shut down. But the animosity goes deeper with Kendall Jenner, whose friendship with Rihanna’s ex, Chris Brown, in 2014 has reportedly fueled the tension. Rihanna, still deeply affected by Brown’s infamous assault in 2009, has not forgiven Kendall for aligning herself with him, especially after the supermodel publicly supported Brown during that difficult period.

Adding to the personal history, Kendall and A$AP Rocky briefly dated in 2017, a fact that reportedly did not sit well with Rihanna. Although she and Rocky were just friends at the time, Rihanna’s territorial instincts kicked in, and her resentment toward Kendall intensified. With Rihanna now in a relationship with Rocky and the couple sharing two children together, she has more influence than ever over the guest list of the star-studded event.

Rihanna’s power at the 2025 Met Gala will be undeniable, with her boyfriend co-chairing the event alongside Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Sources suggest Rihanna is using this moment to settle old scores, potentially keeping the Kardashian family—who have been regular Met Gala attendees for years—away from the event next year. While Rihanna’s campaign is not without its supporters, insiders say that many within the fashion industry agree that the Kardashian presence at the event has overstayed its welcome.

With Rihanna now in a position to wield significant influence over the guest list, it seems the Met Gala 2025 could see some major changes—starting with the exclusion of the Kardashian-Jenner clan.

Rihanna’s potential blacklist may extend beyond the Kardashian-Jenner family, as recent comments from Jay-Z have raised eyebrows and possibly put him in her bad books. The incident dates back to when Jay-Z, eager to sign Rihanna to Def Jam Records when she was just 17 years old, made a joke that has since been met with controversy. In an attempt to secure her talent, Jay-Z humorously told Rihanna that if she didn’t sign the contract, he would throw her “out the window” from the 29th floor. The 2025 Met Gala is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” honours the legacy of Black dandyism and highlights the significant influence of clothing and style on Black identity throughout history.