UPDATE: Rita Ora Claps Back At Beyoncé “Becky” Controversy: “I Never Usually Address Tabloid Gossip”

Written By Cyrus Langhorne

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Roc Nation’s Rita Ora has stepped forward to put a swift end to speculation of being the “Becky” fellow singer Beyoncé references on her “Sorry” song.

Rita clapped back at the speculation on Twitter Tuesday (April 26).

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Celebrity designer Rachel Roy came forward to address her alleged identity as Bey’s “Becky” via a statement this week.

“I want to put the speculation and rumors to rest. My Instagram post was meant to be fun and lighthearted, it was misunderstood as something other than that. There is no validity to the idea that the song references me personally. There is no truth to the rumors. Consequently, online haters have targeted me and my daughters in a hurtful and scary manner, including physical threats. As a mother – and I know many mothers would agree – I feel that bullying in any form is harmful and unacceptable. I would hope that the media sees the real issue here – the issue of cyber bullying – and how it should not be tolerated by anyone.” (People)

The most recent reports claimed Rita Ora may have been the inspiration behind Bey’s “Becky” line.

Ora was quickly stung when she took to Snapchat over the weekend with a sexy selfie, loaded with what fans took as evidence of her being a side chick. The 25-year-old donned a lemon-themed bra and further sparked rumors by wearing a gold ‘J’ pendant necklace. She upped the ante Monday, stepping out in West Hollywood wearing a carbon copy of the red Gucci blouse-skirt combo Beyoncé wore in her “Formation” video. (NY Daily News)

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Tensions flared after Roy appeared to respond to a reference from Beyoncé’s new Lemonade visual album last weekend.

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Written by Cyrus Langhorne

SOHH.com Writer. When I'm not covering hip-hop news and announcements, I'm deep into an Audible book and eating veggies.

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