Y’all. Dreams do come true.
At the 2025 Met Gala, Rihanna and Ciara officially squashed the beef that’s been simmering longer than a crockpot chili — 14 years after the Twitter clapback heard ‘round the world.
That’s right. Our fashion-forward queens came face-to-face on the red carpet and didn’t throw shade or shoes — instead, they served looks and love. And in an adorable twist, Ciara was seen gently cradling Rihanna’s baby bump like she was auditioning to be the godmother, doula, or backup dancer in the delivery room.
Yes, RiRi just dropped the news she’s expecting baby number three — and dropped jaws in the process, as per usual.
Now, in case your memory’s foggier than a bathroom mirror in July, let’s rewind to 2011: the year of planking, LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” and the Great Pop Girl Twitter War.
Picture this: Ciara’s on Fashion Police (RIP Joan Rivers, fashion roast queen), and they flash a pic of Rihanna from the BRIT Awards. Ciara sips her tea on camera and says:
“I ran into her recently at a party and she wasn’t the nicest…”
GASP.
Twitter nearly caught fire.
Rihanna, clearly watching with popcorn in hand, fired back:
“My bad ci, did I 4get to tip u? #howrudeofme”
💀💀💀
Ciara, not one to let a subtweet slide, replied:
“Trust me Rhianna u dont want to see me on or off the stage.”
Insert dramatic soap opera music here.
Rihanna, ever the shade queen:
“U gangsta huh? Haaa.”
Then came the final mic drop:
“Good luck with bookin that stage u speak of.”
That entire thread was messier than a toddler with a cupcake.
But — plot twist! — they eventually hugged it out and made peace. Probably over brunch and bottomless mimosas, because that’s how all diva feuds should end.
Flash forward to 2025, and here we are: Two icons, two gowns, one baby bump, and zero drama. The Met Gala theme should’ve been “Growth, Glam, and Group Hugs.”
Honestly? We love to see it.
Wanna see the legendary tweets that started it all? Scroll below and relive the digital chaos that birthed a new era of sisterhood.
Which Met Gala reunion shocked you most this year?
My bad ci, did I 4get to tip u? #howrudeofme
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 26, 2011
Trust me Rhianna u dont want to see me on or off the stage
— Ciara (@ciara) February 26, 2011
Good luck with bookin that stage u speak of
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 26, 2011
Ciara baby, I love u girl! U hurt my feelings real bad on TV! I'm heartbroken! That's y I retaliated this way! So sorry! #letsmakeup
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 26, 2011
Rhi u know its always been love since day 1! Doing shows/everything. you threw me off in that party!
Apology accepted. Let's chat in person— Ciara (@ciara) February 26, 2011