The 2025 Met Gala on May 5 was a night of glitz, glamour, and unexpected reconciliation—or so it seemed. When Ciara and Rihanna posed together, smiling with Ciara’s hand gently on Rihanna’s baby bump, fans thought the iconic 2011 Twitter feud was ancient history. However, a cryptic 10-word statement from Ciara, posted on X on August 7, 2025, has reignited speculation: “She’s a fake, all smiles for the cameras, not real.” The pointed remark, widely interpreted as a jab at Rihanna, has sent shockwaves through social media, unraveling the narrative of their supposed truce.

A Reunion That Fooled Us All?

The Met Gala moment was hailed as a heartwarming display of growth. Ciara, 39, and Rihanna, 37, who announced her third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky that night, appeared to bury their 14-year-old beef, which began when Ciara called Rihanna “not the nicest” on E!’s Fashion Police. The viral exchange that followed, including Rihanna’s infamous “Good luck with bookin that stage u speak of” tweet, became pop culture legend. Their 2025 embrace, captured in photos with their partners Russell Wilson and A$AP Rocky, seemed to signal peace. Ciara even gushed on Sherri the next day, saying, “It was so sweet running into her. I’m so proud of her.”

Yet, Ciara’s recent X post suggests the hug was a facade. Fans flooded the platform with reactions, with one user posting, “Ciara calling Rihanna fake after that Met Gala love? Messy!” Another speculated, “That hug was for clout, not closure.” The 10-word “dash”—short, sharp, and deliberate—has led many to question whether Ciara felt pressured to play nice for the cameras, only to reveal her true feelings months later.

What Sparked the Shade?

Sources close to Ciara hint at lingering tension from their past. While both stars apologized publicly in 2011, Ciara’s 2013 comments on Chicago’s 107.5 FM suggested Rihanna’s behavior still stung: “I don’t get it. I wish her positivity.” The Met Gala reunion, though picturesque, may have reopened old wounds. Insiders claim Ciara felt Rihanna’s warmth was performative, especially after Rihanna reportedly sent her a “sweet DM” months earlier, which Ciara now perceives as insincere. Adding fuel to the fire, Rihanna’s camp has remained silent, but her fans, the Navy, have clapped back, with one X post reading, “Ciara’s pressed while Rih’s thriving with baby #3.”

A Feud Reignited or Misunderstood?

Ciara’s cryptic post has divided fans. Some see it as a bold call-out, with comments like, “Ciara’s keeping it real, no fake vibes allowed!” Others believe it’s a misunderstanding, pointing to Ciara’s Watch What Happens Live appearance in June, where she insisted, “It’s all love… CiCi got a lot of love for RiRi.” Could the “she’s a fake” remark target someone else, or is it a calculated dig at Rihanna’s authenticity?

As of August 8, 2025, the drama continues to unfold. With both stars thriving—Ciara as a mom of four and Rihanna expecting her third child—their clash underscores the complexities of public reconciliation. Was the Met Gala hug a genuine moment or a staged spectacle? Ciara’s 10-word bombshell suggests the latter, leaving fans eagerly awaiting Rihanna’s response.