By Princess Bex

It seems like the Queen of Barbados, none other than Rihanna herself, is stirring things up in high society. Word has it she’s gunning to keep the Kardashians, especially Kendall Jenner, away from the 2025 Met Gala. Now, this isn’t just any rumor. Sources close to the situation are buzzing, and everyone’s ears are perked up.

First off, let’s unpack why RiRi might be giving the cold shoulder to this famous fam. It’s no secret that Rihanna has never really vibed with the Kardashians. Back when Kim was Mrs. West, she tried to cozy up to Rihanna, but our girl wasn’t having it. But the real drama? It ties back to 2014 when Kendall Jenner got a little too close for comfort with Chris Brown. Remember, he’s Rihanna’s infamous ex. That move alone had people choosing sides, and Rihanna’s not about forgetting those who cozy up with her past pain.

Adding salt to the wound, Kendall also had a thing with A$AP Rocky back in 2017—yeah, the same A$AP who’s Rihanna’s current man and co-chairing the Met Gala this year. Imagine that! Plus, there was that time Kendall was all excited about Rihanna’s track “Complicated” and tweeted about it. Rihanna’s clapback? A savage “Well don’t come.” Straight up chilly, right?

Now, let’s talk about this year’s Met Gala. It’s a big one, celebrating the style of Black men through history, and A$AP Rocky is right there at the forefront as a co-chair. With big names like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, and Lewis Hamilton by his side, and the unstoppable Anna Wintour still running the show at Vogue, Rihanna’s got some serious clout to wield. And let’s not forget, she’s a mogul whose fashion and beauty empires are worth billions. That’s billions, with a B!

Recently at an Alaïa show at the Guggenheim, Rihanna flexed her influence by making everyone wait a hot minute while she finished up at another event. She then strutted in, fashionably late, dazzling in crystals and taking her seat like the queen she is. Now, if that’s not power, I don’t know what is.

So, what’s the bottom line? With all this influence and history, Rihanna might just reshape the Met Gala’s guest list. If she’s set her sights on keeping the Kardashians out, this could be a game-changer for fashion’s biggest night. Keep your eyes peeled, cause next May, the Met Gala might just have a new queen of the night!