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Rihanna Dismisses Rumors of Jay-Z Fling

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Posted: 2008-05-06 12:46:03
(May 6) - While Beyoncé and Jay-Z enjoy their first weeks of newlywed bliss, pop star Rihanna can't escape rumors of a past romance with the rapper.

The 'Umbrella' singer is quick to shoot down any talk of a past fling in this month's issue of Elle. "People know that it's not true,"she says. "I think it's kinda a cliché question ... so I don't even know why it's still addressed to this day. I get asked about it all the time and I'm like, 'You're asking, but you know the answer. I don’t even like to address it anymore." All Smiles in Heels: See Elle Snap Rihanna

She also plays it close to the vest when discussing R&B star Chris Brown, who she has been tied to in gossip columns for months. "We've always been friends, but we're very close now," she says.

Jay-Z did take the singer under his wing, contributing to the monster 'Umbrella' hit. Rihanna recalls singing for the rapper and industry giant for the first time. "I remember staring into everybody's eyes in the room while I was singing, and at that point, I was fearless," she says about an audition. "But the minute I stopped singing, I was like, Oh my God, Jay-Z is sitting right in front of me."

The appeal of 'Umbrella' still amazes Rihanna, who can't escape the song's success even when she travels abroad. "I can’t believe the kind of people that know that record. Their age, their nationality, they don't speak English, but they all know that song."

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Redgirl31480 09:50:35 AM May 08 2008

THEY NEED TO STOP DENYING EACH OTHER,AND BE HAPPY.

csilvanus 05:18:07 AM May 08 2008

Rihanna is gorgeus, let her be:)

o24sublime42o 01:28:41 PM May 07 2008

Who gives a ****? Why on earth do people care weather or not someone they don't know personally hooked up with someone else they don't know personally.....? This whole tabloid sensationalism needs to stop. It's rotting the brains of Americans.

ccassidy89 12:07:12 PM May 07 2008

People need to stop hating on Beyonce and Jay-z... Both of them have money so nobody is using nobody...Rihanna's cute too...but she dont come close to no Beyonce

hollybyrd 08:36:34 AM May 07 2008

chris brown is much more attractive than jay z

klove5343 08:18:02 AM May 07 2008

FIRST !!!!!!!!

klove5343 08:17:40 AM May 07 2008

First!!!!!

howasilv 06:01:50 AM May 07 2008

J-Z has a big one in his pants, talent and cash enough said you jealous souls

legendary0818 04:53:59 AM May 07 2008

Damn she just has that looks that says lick me all over DAMN!!!

jj2u55 04:23:36 AM May 07 2008

Dont know that much about either, but, i am thinking there could be some ugly kids produced...and isnt he a producer?

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