Ciara, also known to fans as Cici, has officially put rumors of a lingering feud with fellow pop star Rihanna to rest. Appearing on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, the singer opened up about their past disagreements and made it clear that the drama is firmly behind them.
“Oh my gosh, we were babies—now we’re mamas doing our thing—it’s all love,” Ciara said, referring to their infamous Twitter spat from over a decade ago. “She’s now having her third baby, which is so cool—so shout out to mamas out here doing everything!”
The two superstars recently had a warm encounter at the Met Gala, where they were seen sharing laughs and engaging in what Ciara described as “mommy talks.” The friendly exchange marked a significant shift in tone from their once-rocky relationship.
Their feud began in 2011 when Ciara appeared on E!’s Fashion Police and shared an awkward experience with Rihanna at a party. “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 said at the time. “I’ve run into her before, but this time it wasn’t the most pleasant run-in.”
That comment quickly sparked a heated exchange on social media. Rihanna fired back with a now-notorious tweet: “My bad ci, did I 4get to tip u? #howrudeofme.” Ciara then responded, “Trust me Rihanna, u don’t want to see me on or off the stage,” to which Rihanna quipped, “U gangsta huh? Haaa. Good luck with booking that stage u speak of.”
The spat made headlines, igniting fan debates and speculation about the depth of their rivalry. However, it seems time and motherhood have brought a new perspective for both stars. Now both thriving in their personal and professional lives, Ciara and Rihanna appear to have matured beyond the drama of their early careers.
Ciara is a mother of four and continues to release music and expand her fashion ventures. Rihanna, also a mother, is expecting her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky and continues to lead her billion-dollar beauty empire, Fenty. For fans, Ciara’s recent comments are a refreshing reminder that even the fiercest public feuds can eventually turn into moments of mutual respect—and even friendship.