Rihanna turned 30 years old on February 20th. Some suggested that she would spend the significant birthday banging her billionaire boyfriend in a Jacuzzi. Some suggested that she would spend her birthday getting high on a beach somewhere, possibly posting butt selfies. And some suggested that she would throw herself a big party. Guess what happened? First an elegant dinner, and then a massive party. And her boyfriend Hassan was there.
Rihanna rang in her 30th birthday on Tuesday with an elegant dinner in New York with close family and friends – followed by a champagne-flushed party with a performance from Toni Braxton. RiRi celebrated her milestone birthday at the luxuriant Landmark Rooms with stars including Paris Hilton and Leonardo DiCaprio, who snuck into the party later. Also, there was Rihanna’s billionaire Saudi boyfriend, Hassan Jameel, whom sources say she looked “very close with” all night.
Rihanna’s group shared a four-course meal at The Grill, before moving to the landmarked Pool space for the afterparty, where Braxton performed. An insider exclusively told “Page Six TV,” “It was a really elegant black-tie event. Rihanna and her guests dined on gnudi with caviar and peppered filet mignon, washed down with a lot of champagne. The dinner was followed by a big party at The Pool. Rihanna was with her new boyfriend, who was at her side all night, and Toni Braxton performed.” Other sources say Braxton is revered among RiRi’s circle of friends, and the birthday girl “is a huge fan” who was “clearly delighted” to have the recently engaged singer perform six songs.
“They crushed hundreds of bottles of champagne, and Leo DiCaprio snuck into the afterparty through a side door.”
Meanwhile, other sources tell us that Rihanna, who wore a vibrant purple gown for the party, is “really into her boyfriend Hassan. They seemed to be really close all night.”
Leo actually sued a French tabloid because the tabloid kept claiming that he and Rihanna were secretly dating and having a baby. I still don’t know what was going on between them, but clearly, they are still friendly. And hey, Rihanna is now WAY too old for Leo. Otherwise, it sounds like a really great way to spend your birthday. Unfortunately, this also happened on Rihanna’s birthday:
Yes, Chris Brown devoted some time on Instagram to wish Rihanna a happy birthday. The same woman he violently assaulted and left by the side of the road. Many thought Chris’s IG was in poor taste, but Us Weekly had this item:
All things said and done, Chris Brown and Rihanna remain on good terms. Although the “With You” singer, 28, made headlines for wishing his ex-girlfriend well on her 30th birthday in an unexpected Instagram tribute, a source exclusively reveals to Us Weekly that the former couple are very close.
“Fans might have been surprised that Chris wished Rihanna a happy birthday so very publicly on social media,” the source noted. “However, they are good friends and talk all the time.”
Ugh. This sucks. It sucked when she went back to him circa 2012 too. Everything about him is toxic, and he just destroys everything he touches. He’s a rage monster, not a broken bird who can be “fixed” by love. Don’t even waste your time trying to be his friend, Rihanna. You’re 30. Move on. Cut ties.
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I don’t know why people think it’s a big deal she’s friends with Leo. As for Chris, I doubt Rihanna is friends with him. Chris would be shouting that from the rooftop.
I actually believe she still talks to him and as a minimum is on good terms with him. That documentary he made reframing the incident was populated with major celebs none of whom would be so dumb as to be talking heads for the convicted abuser of one of the biggest acts in the game. In the age of MeToo she could have destroyed them all with just a couple of tweets calling them out. Can you imagine what her fan army would do to any corporates affiliated with any of them? Then add to that most millenials, most feminists and (lets face it) most white people who latch onto this as proof that ALL black men are thugs. Thats not even counting the industry backing she has from guys like Jay Z who would still love to crush that little insect. Nobody wishing to keep working in showbiz would have the temerity to make and air that documentary without her nod. Period. She talks to him. She is cool with him.
Also. Rihanna is known to clap back at over familiar celebs. She would tweet some crap back at him if he was imposing, trust.
Wow, she’s 30. Time sure does fly. It was cute that Leo was there.
As for Chris Brown tweeting her for her B-day. Why would people think it’s in poor taste. She did date him again after that horrific incident. If they remained friendly that’s her choice, not ours.
I’m just hoping (and suspecting) it’ll stay at friendliness. There’s no evidence that he’s changed.
I think she most definitely has moved on from Chris. I don’t think she views him as someone who can be fixed or needs to be saved by love. I mean, clearly he needs some sort of intervention. However, I don’t think Rihanna feels any sort of burden or responsibility in that way. I think that they keep in touch, but “talk all the time” seems like an exaggeration.
She seems done with Chris, but he’ll cling to her forever.
“Stars like Paris Hilton”. Bwahaha. How much did she pay Page 6 for that?
She’s really beautiful. I adore her
I also like her. She’s got much more moxie than I could ever have. Also, we have the same birthday, but I am regrettably older than her.
Yay for the huge bash, ugh on He Who Should Be In Jail For Almost Killing Her. I doubt she gives an eff about his existance, though.
Did she get breast implants?
She gained weight.
What the hell was Paris Hilton doing at Rihanna’s party? She sure hangs out with odd people (and wtf Chris Brown??)..
Paris really isn’t that bad, she’s just a bit dumb…and…racist…and homophobic…and…coke-addled, but otherwise, honestly, she’s a cool person.
Leo sued because she was dating leo’s good buddy at the time and it was super disrespectful so yea
I am so NOT shaming her. She is gorgeous but has she not gain a fair bit of weight recently? I never noticed it and when finally getting around to watching the Grammys last week my husband pointed it out…Again, I don’t care, she is beautiful no matter what but is it just me?
@Happy21 Her weight gain is not new and on Black Twitter she’s known now as thick Rihanna and everyone loves her body. Not sure why it was important to point out her weight if you don’t care.