A recent post from global music star Rihanna has unexpectedly reignited online rivalry between supporters of Ayra Starr and Tyla.

The online drama began after social media users noticed Rihanna used Ayra Starr’s song Who’s Dat Girl in one of her posts shortly after the 2026 Met Gala. Fans quickly linked the moment to viral clips from the event showing Tyla standing near Rihanna during a conversation.

As the clips spread online, some users began comparing both African stars, leading to heated arguments across X and other platforms. While Ayra Starr’s supporters celebrated Rihanna’s music choice, Tyla’s fans pushed back against comments suggesting the South African singer had been ignored at the event.

The situation quickly turned into another round of fan debates about influence, popularity and international recognition between the two fast-rising artistes.

Despite the online tension, both singers have previously shown public support for each other and have never openly suggested there is any personal problem between them.