We’re starting to get the feeling that Rihanna is going to be linked to every guy on the planet at some point in time. Seriously. Not a day goes by that we don’t hear that she’s texting this guy or sneaking around with that guy. It’s gotten so ridiculous that if she is doing half the things that the tabloids say she’s doing when it comes to dating, then we’re concerned about her health! Like, when does she have time to eat and sleep?!
We know that all tabloid stories are not created equal. So, most of the stories about Rihanna’s love life that get reported probably aren’t true. And, that includes the latest rumor that involves Rih-Rih sending Robert Pattinson “sexy, funny texts” in the wake of his breakup with Kristen Stewart. But, still, it’s pretty amazing that she gets linked to so many guys these days. So, in light of the most recent story, we decided to put together a list of 10 Guys Rihanna Has Been Linked To Romantically In Recent Years (minus some of the more obvious ones like Chris Brown, Drake, and Matt Kemp). There’s no way she’s possibly hooked up with all of these guys. Er, right?
The Guy: Ashton Kutcher
When They Were Linked Together: March 2012
Were The Rumors Legit? Probably. Although they were never spotted out in public together, the tabloids did catch Rihanna leaving Ashton’s house late one night. And, Rih-Rih also went on Twitter shortly after the rumors started and revealed that even her mother had made a joke to her about the alleged relationship. That obviously doesn’t prove anything. But, we wouldn’t rule this one out without a firmer denial from Rihanna’s camp.
The Guy: J.R. Smith
When They Were Linked Together: May 2012
Were The Rumors Legit? Probably not. In Miami, Rihanna and the New York Knicks guard were spotted getting cozy inside the LIV nightclub. However, they were never spotted together again and we haven’t heard about them dating since then. So, we don’t think this was anything serious.
The Guy: Shia LaBeouf
When They Were Linked Together: August 2007
Were The Rumors Legit? Yes. Although they didn’t date for very long, LaBeouf came out in 2009 and admitted that he and Rihanna did go on at least one date. But, that was it. “The spark wasn’t there,” he said. “We weren’t passionate about each other in that way, so we remain friends.”
The Guy: Meek Mill
When They Were Linked Together: May 2012
Were The Rumors Legit? We don’t think so. They did reportedly pop up in a New York City strip club one night and threw some dollars around together (awwwwwww!). But, Meek later admitted that he has a girlfriend back in Philly, so we don’t think anything happened.
The Guy: Josh Hartnett
When They Were Linked Together: October 2007
Were The Rumors Legit? No—at least, according to Rihanna. Although photogs captured them hugged up in an NYC club one night, Rih-Rih contended that they were just “friends” who happened to share management. “You can’t even go out with a friend who’s a celebrity and have a good time without people making s— up,” she said. “Well, at least he’s good-looking, right?”
The Guy: Ryan Phillippe
When They Were Linked Together: February 2011
Were The Rumors Legit? Doubtful. For one, the “relationship” these two had reportedly went on when Phillippe was supposed to be dating Amanda Seyfriend. And, all of the evidence about it came from anonymous sources, not Rihanna or Phillippe. So, this rumor never really developed into anything.
The Guy: Omarion
When They Were Linked Together: April 2007
Were The Rumors Legit? Nope. After Rihanna and O were spotted having dinner in L.A. one night, rumors started flying. But, she denied that they were anything more than friends. He said he didn’t “know her like that.” And, that was that.
The Guy: Darren McFadden
When They Were Linked Together: May 2012
Were The Rumors Legit? Not a chance. The connection between these two was that they apparently met on the beach in Honolulu one day (while DMC was with his girlfriend) and that, a couple weeks later, Rih-Rih wore a Raiders sweatshirt (while she was in the strip club with Meek Mill, no less!). That’s it. So, while the tabloids had these two pegged as a couple as a result of that flimsy evidence, we have to call a “false start” on them.
The Guy: Dudley O’Shaughnessy
When They Were Linked Together: October 2011
Were The Rumors Legit? For at least a week. He starred in the music video for her video, “We Found Love,” after he was hand-selected by Rih-Rih. And, they even hit the town a few times shortly after the video debuted. But, have you heard from him since? No. So, even if they were together, it was only a fling.