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Yall remember the chaos back in 2016 when the internet swore Rita Ora was Becky with the good hair from Beyoncs ‘Lemonade?’ Whewthat era had the timeline in a chokehold! But, fast forward to today, Rita is clearing the air once and for all. During a recent podcast appearance, Rita made it clear that the rumors were completely false, but what fans didnt see was her relationship with Beyonc behind the scenes.
Rita Ora popped up on the ‘Begin Again with Davina McCall’ podcast and gave fans a deeper look into what really went down during the 2016 ‘Lemonade’ drama that had the internet pointing fingers.
It wasnt real, of course not, absolutely not, Rita said. I wish I had good hair. It was the first time I experienced what it means to be in a messy situation. She added, I was just so confused. And I was like, Why is this happening to me? What have I done?
The ‘Body on Me’ singer admitted she was hurt, wondering why she was dragged into the drama. And, despite the swirling gossip naming several womenincluding Rita, Rachel Roy, and Gwyneth Paltrownone of them were ever confirmed as the subject of Beyoncs track.
While the internet was doing the absolute most, Beyonc was behind the scenes, moving like a real one. Rita said Bey was actually like her fairy godmother.”
I was actually genuinely upset because thats my big sister, protector, and she took it upon herself to look after me,” Rita shared. “And I still see her til this day… shes always been so nice, and proud, and checking up on my family and friends that Ive had since childhood, remembering their names. I mean its crazy.
Additionally, the two posed for a selfie at the 2016 Met Gala, putting any rumors to rest. Rita even recalled Beyonc pulling up to her first New York show like the supportive big sis she is, saying, “I sang Say My Name in front of Beyonc.”
Back in 2022, Justin Theroux brought up the messy moment back in 2016. He specifically mentioned when Rita posted herself in a lemon bra and what looked like a J necklace. Fans assumed she was throwing subliminals, but Rita cleared the air during their interview.
“Oh my god, it literally was a coincidence. I didnt even think about it, I swear. And it wasnt a J, it was an R. They flipped it round and then it looked like a J.”
She also explained that the lemon look was part of a lingerie collab, not a shot at anyone. The rumors got so wild that Katy Perry gave her a Not Becky pin to help laugh it off.
