Rihanna often makes headlines for her fashion line – Fenty. Be it her making debut with any of its outfits or her overall stylish look. A few days back, fans spotted her wearing a $400K diamond watch.
So, it’s all nothing new. But, this time, fans are not concerned about her looks but her love life. Who did Rihanna date earlier, before A$AP Rocky? In other words, it’s the Rude Boy singer’s past relationship history that we all are curious about.
Rihanna doesn’t need any introduction, as we all are aware of her prominence. One must note that it’s not just her lead works but also her guest roles that helped her achieve this success. Did you not listen to Calvin Harris’ song – This Is What You Came For? It scored her international fame.
In case you want to explore Rihanna’s greatest hits, the list includes – We Found Love, Right Now, Diamonds, Love on the Brain, American Oxygen, Lift Me Up, Stay, Princess of China, and Raining Men. Rihanna has worked with many globally renowned artists, such as – Coldplay, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Drake, Jeezy, etc.
Well, Rihanna is not just into music but is also involved with her business ventures. It was in 2014 when she became the creative director of Puma. After a couple of years or so, she made her debut with Fenty’s collaboration with the fashion sportswear brand.
Moving on with Rihanna’s romantic relationships, she was involved with many in the past. Be it Chris Brown, Hameel Hassan Jameel, or anyone else. Well, who were they? Why did those relationships didn’t last? Here is what we know about Rihanna’s dating history.
Rihanna’s Dating History: Meet Her Ex-Boyfriends
Drake
Talking about Rihanna’s dating history, the list starts with Drake. Several years passed, and their relationship was no longer new to any of us. The rapper hails from Toronto and is now 37 years old. His prominence in the music industry also does not need any further detailing.
Still, if you want to listen to some of Drake’s notable musical works, the list includes – Certified Lover Boy, Nothing Was The Same, The Language, Fake Love, Girls Need Love, and First Person Shooter.
Not just music, Drake even served as the executive producer of the 2022 documentary film – Black Ice. Besides this, he has some acting credits too. Those are- Degrassi: The Next Generation, Blue Murder, The Border, Sophie, etc.
It was in 2005 when Drake first appeared as an extra for Rihanna’s music video of “Pon De Replay.” But, it was not romantic at the very beginning. The two started out as friends and later shared a romance, starting sometime in 2009.
Rihanna’s relationship with Drake was always on and off. They had several differences which possibly parted them. During an interview, Drake shared that she believed he used her for clout. Despite their split, they made it to several stage performances together. Overall, when it comes to their friendship, it’s still strong.
Chris Brown
Another significant ex-boyfriend of Rihanna – Chris Brown. Often called as “King of R&B”, he is considered as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time. Each of his fans can relate to his lyrics, based on serious real-life theories such as fast life, lovesickness, loneliness, and emotional conflict.
Some of Chris Brown’s notable musical works are – Breezy, Heartbreak on a Full Moon, Turn Up the Music, Sweet Love, Summer Too Hot, Under the Influence, Under the Influence, Call Me Everyday, etc.
Besides music, Chris also has a few acting credits. Did you not watch the 2007 film- This Christmas? He played the character of Michael “Baby” Whitfield.
Concerning Rihanna’s romantic affair with Chris Brown was also quite on and off. It all started in 2007. But, the singer initially tried to keep it away from the public eye.
In the following year, she said, ”We are best friends, honestly, like brother and sister.” On the other hand, he reportedly admitted that they were seeing each other. They broke up in 2009, after which Rihanna shortly dated Drake again.
Later, in 2012, Rihanna and Chris Brown again rekindled their romance. At that time, the Fenty Beauty founder addressed him as ”true love” and “love of her life.” What caused their break up? Well, Chris and Rihanna had differences in them, wanting different things in life, which failed to coincide and make everything work.
Despite their break up, Chris never fails to drop flirty comments on Rihanna’s social media posts. The two are still friends and root for each others’ success.
Matt Kemp
Rihanna’s dating history also includes Matt Kemp. Yes, you read that right. It means the Diamonds singer is also very interested in sports.
Talking about her ex-beau, Matt is a former baseball player, more precisely an outfielder. He is from Midwest City, Oklahoma, and is now 39 years old. He has played for various teams in his career, including – San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, etc. Matt is a three-time All-Star Champion and also a recipient of the Gold Glove Award.
Moving on with Rihanna’s relationship with Matt Kemp, it was never that serious. At least, it didn’t look like that but very casual instead. The two sparked dating rumors after getting spotted together on New Year’s evening in 2009.
Not just that, they even spent their vacation the following year, in Mexico. Nothing much about their affair is known as they kept it a bit low-key. Rihanna once said, “I have a boyfriend. I’m so happy. I feel really comfortable, and it’s so easy.” Even though she meant the baseball player at that time, it hardly lasted.
Rihanna and Matt Kemp were done by December 2010, as a couple. They officially ended their romance. But, why? It was reported that their busy, hectic schedules broke them apart. However, fans were not much surprised by their separation news.
Hassan Jameel
Again, another significant ex-boyfriend of Rihanna is Hassan Jameel. Everyone knows him. Don’t you? No worries, if you don’t. Well, Hassan is a Saudi businessman. Talking more particularly about him, he serves as the Deputy President and Vice Chairman of Saudi Arabia operations of the family-owned international conglomerate business – Abdul Latif Jameel.
Previously, Hassan was married to the art specialist – Lina Lazaar for five long years, until 2017. That was the same year when he started sharing a romance with the We Found Love singer. Overall, their romance lasted for three years.
Why did Rihanna and Hassan Jameel break up? The two were never a good long-term match. It was also reported that the differences in their lifestyles also turned out to be one of those reasons. Their separation was not publicized much but happened very silently. Also, we aren’t sure who pulled the plug.
Travis Scott
Travis Scott, who is now more prominently known for being Kylie Jenner’s baby daddy, also sparked dating rumors with Rihanna at a time. Hailing from Houston, he is now 32 years old. When it comes to rapping, you must be very familiar with his name. Some of Travis Scott’s notable musical works are – Meltdown, Water, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, Escape Plan, Down in Atlanta, etc.
Coming back to Rihanna’s relationship with Travis Scott, neither of them ever confirmed any rumors. They met each other at the 2013 Opening Ceremony runway show at New York Fashion Week. After a couple of years or so, they collaborated on the song – “Bitch Better Have My Money.” Did you listen to it?
It was reported that Travis was very serious about her. A source shared, “He wanted her every second of the day and even wanted her to travel with him for his show.”
Then why did things between them fail? Well, there are several reported reasons. Travis never liked her partying ways and also felt like she was too hot to handle for him. It was also reported that “Being with Rih was like sitting in the front seat of the car and holding onto the handles for dear life.”
Lewis Hamilton
It seems like Rihanna also has an interest in car racing. We all know Lewis Hamilton. Don’t you? Well, Lewis is a professional racing driver, who now serves for Formula One, driving for Mercedes. He hails from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, and is now 38 years old.
Rihanna and Lewis Hamilton also sparked dating rumors. So, did they share a romance? Well, the racing driver denied those rumors, saying, “You know, I have known Ri for a long time.” He further shared that both of them have been long-time friends, and they often hang out. One must understand that just hanging out, even on a daily basis, doesn’t signify the two-person dating. People can also be very good friends.
Their dating rumors started after Rihanna and Lewis Hamilton were spotted having fun at a nightclub in New York City. Not only that, they also got spotted having fun at a festival in Barbados. Sadly, their relationship rumors never got proved right.
A$AP Rocky
Finally! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky‘s relationship is no new. He is her latest ex-boyfriend, whom she started dating in 2020. The estranged couple is now blessed with two kids- RZA, and Riot Rose. They were born in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Rihanna was leading a blissful life, with her successful music career, and happy family. She even admitted feeling complete, having A$AP Rocky beside her. But, it all went in vain, until the rapper got caught cheating on her with the shoe designer, Amina Muaddi. Best wishes to Rihanna!
