Tyla Responds to Rihanna Drama, Denies Reposting Comparison Article
- Tyla denied responsibility for the controversial Rihanna-related repost and insisted the circulating narrative did not reflect who she is
- The singer shared a brief Instagram Story after social media users accused her of endorsing claims that she was Rihanna's replacement
- Fans remained divided, with some accepting Tyla's explanation while others questioned why similar controversies keep following her
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Tyla has finally addressed the backlash surrounding her viral repost of a review comparing her to Rihanna. After social media erupted with accusations that she was throwing shade at the Barbadian superstar, the South African singer shared a short but pointed message on Instagram, telling critics they were taking things too far.
Tyla says social media has created a false narrative
The controversy began after Tyla reposted a review of her album APOP. The article published by Pitchfork suggested that Rihanna's lengthy break from music had created an opportunity for another artist particularly Tyla to step into the spotlight. Many fans interpreted the repost as Tyla embracing the idea that she was Rihanna's successor.
As criticism intensified, a screenshot of Tyla's Instagram Story began circulating online.
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"Ya'll know that's not me," she wrote. "Ya'll can keep tryna find ways for me to look like someone I'm not. "Be fr. "Ya'll dragging it."
Fans question the singer's explanation
Not everyone was convinced. Some social media users questioned why Tyla once again blamed someone else for activity on her account.
@an71267 wrote:
"Why can't Tyla admit with her full chest they it's her or her handler sef."
@rule_raul added:
"How come the hacker only posts and reports shady things about other artists? 😭"
Another user, @zkdculture, commented:
"i'm not really involved much in the drama but like isn't tyla well known for posting from her own account and not anyone on her team? 😭 so like how was anyone supposed to know it's not her."
Others rush to Tyla's defence
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While critics dominated the conversation, several fans defended the Water hitmaker. @MoreTwoLyf reminded users:
"Mind you she said it a long time ago that she doesn't have access to her Twitter anymore."
Meanwhile, @TuppenceJones wrote:
"Yall have more smoke for the RT than pitchfork who started this mess! F*cken puppets! Grown folks sh*t talking a lil Girl who has done nothing crazy!"
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Whether fans believe Tyla or not, one thing is certain: the Rihanna comparisons aren't disappearing anytime soon. And if social media is any indication, this debate is only getting louder.
Tyla's repost fuels Rihanna feud speculation
Recently Briefly News reported that South African singer Tyla has found herself at the centre of another social media storm after her X account reposted a Pitchfork article suggesting she was ready to step into the space left behind by Rihanna during her lengthy music hiatus. The repost attracted criticism because it came shortly after Tyla's latest album, A-POP, dropped off the Billboard 200 after spending just one week on the chart.
The timing also reignited rumours of tension between Tyla and Rihanna, which first surfaced after their widely discussed interaction at the Met Gala. While some fans defended the star, others questioned whether the repost was appropriate given the ongoing speculation surrounding the two artists.
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