Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Spark Romance Rumours Again As Rapper Stars In Fenty Campaign

From ELLE

With a busy schedule dominating the beauty industry with her Fenty cosmetics brand, sending Savage x Fenty designs down the catwalk, reigning the pop charts for over a decade and collaborating with LVMH to launch a fashion label, it’s hard to believe Rihanna has any time for a relationship, let alone sleep.

But for two years, the 32-year-old Barbadian star had been quietly dating entrepreneur Hassan Jameel, much to the intrigue of her devoted fans. During their relationship, few images had been taken of the pair together (disregarding that initial internet-breaking photograph of them kissing in a swimming pool), despite their romantic getaways to the likes of Mexico and Spain.

With several rumoured high-profile relationships over the years including those with Drake and Leonardo DiCaprio, fans have long been questioning who Hassan Jameel is and how he and the ‘Umbrella’ singer met?

Firstly, Jameel's family is ranked as the 12^th richest Arab family with a net worth of $1.5 billion, according to Forbes. His family owns Abdul Latif Jameel, a Toyota Motors distributor in Saudi Arabia and several other Middle Eastern countries and they also sponsor the Saudi Football League, suitably titled the Jameel League.

From his career to how he's inspired Rihanna to open up about love, here’s everything we know about Hassan Jameel:

July 2021: A$AP Rocky stars in Fenty Skin campaign

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are keeping the rumour mill in action today after the rapper starred alongside the beauty mogul in the promotional video for her new skincare line, Fenty Skin.

On Monday, the entrepreneur cosmetics brand shared a one-minute video which stars including A$AP Rocky, Lil Nas X and RiRi.

Sharing a photo of her and her rumoured beau on Instagram, Rihanna wrote: That’s right baby...@fentyskin is for my fellas too! No matter who you are, you deserve to have great skin!'

‘I’ve been working on [Fenty Skin] for over two years, perfecting formulas and creating packaging that is kind to our planet!! Formulas that work, and work well with make-up!!' she added in the caption on another post.

‘Everything starts with the foundation that is your skin and we all know how obsessed I am with beautiful, healthy skin- so whether you want to wear make-up, or no make-up at all, there’s always glowing skin underneath.’

January 2020: Rihanna is reportedly dating A$AP Rocky

Rihanna may have split from entrepreneur Hassan Jameel earlier this month but it’s now rumoured that she’s dating rapper A$AP Rocky.

In December, the pair were seen walking the red carpet together at the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Awards in London, before the ‘Only Girl’ singer was seen attending his show in Stockholm, Sweden after receiving a two-year suspended sentence for assault in December.

They were also photographed laughing together at the 2020 Yams Day Benefit Concert on January 17.

The Sun reports the couple ‘shared a hotel suite’ during their trip to New York for the concert.

Despite rumours of a romance between the musicians, we’d like to point out the pair have been friends for several years, with Rihanna even starring in his ‘Fashion Killa’ music video in 2013.

Following gossip that he and Rihanna might have a romantic relationship in 2013, A$AP shut down the rumours at the time, according to Distractify.

'I don't even look at her like that. She's sexy, but I'm good,' the rapper – who was previously linked to model Kendall Jenner – reportedly said.

And, let’s not forget that Rihanna’s ex Drake was also present at the Benefit Concert earlier this month, which suggests she’s on good terms with several of her contemporaries in the music business.

January 2020: Rihanna and Hassan reportedly call time on their relationship

Rihanna and her Saudi boyfriend are rumoured to have split up after more than two years of dating.

The couple were last photographed together in August 2019 during a wine and cheese night in Beverly Hills following their trip to Italy with close friends and family.

Amid rumours of their split, the singer was seen laughing and joking with A$AP Rocky backstage at the 2020 Yams Day Benefit Concert in New York City.

Rihanna's ex boyfriend Drake was also seen at the concert.

October 2019: Rihanna discusses her 'exclusive' relationship with Jameel

Rihanna has clarified her relationship with Jameel in a new interview, saying:

'Yeah, I'm dating,' she tells Vogue. 'I'm actually in an exclusive relationship for quite some time and it's going really well so I'm happy.'

She also doubled down on definitely wanting children: 'Without a doubt,' she told the magazine.

It's also revealed that the businessman attended Rihanna's annual Diamond Ball in September to benefit her Clara Lionel Foundation in New York, reportedly stealing 'a covert snuggle' from a 'dashing' tuxedo-clad Jameel.

Adorable.

September 2019: They’re philanthropic

Earlier this month, Rihanna shared her upset after witnessing the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, vowing to provide relief to victims of the natural disaster residing in the Bahamas.

Minutes later, the ‘This Is What You Came For’ singer revealed that her non-profit organisation, The Clara Lionel Foundation, would be providing help to those affected by the hurricane.

The organisation, founded in 2012 by the star, helps impoverished communities across the world, with healthcare, and education, among several other programmes.

‘It truly breaks my heart to see the complete devastation that #HurricaneDorian is having on the Bahamas!’ the 31-year-old wrote in a post on Twitter.

Meanwhile, according to the company website of Jameel's family’s company, the entrepreneur is the president of its Community Jameel Saudi Arabia – a charity focussing on development of individuals and communities around the world.

Talk about a power couple!

August 2019: They’re in with each other’s family

According to People, Rihanna enjoyed a night out in Santa Monica, California with Jameel, her mother and brother earlier this summer.

Two months prior, the couple were photographed cuddling and smiling during a lunch outing with Jameel's family at Lo Scoglio in Nerano, Italy.

June 2019: Rihanna wants to be a mother and is in love

In an Interview with her Ocean’s 8 co-star Sarah Paulson in June, Rihanna said that she wants to be a mother ‘more than anything in life’.

When asked by Sarah who she was dating, the singer seemingly confirmed her romance with Jameel when she answered: ‘Google it.’

The actress then asked Rihanna whether she was in love, to which she responded: ‘Of course I am.’ That said, she’s in no rush to start planning a wedding.

‘Only god knows that, girl,’ the singer told Paulson when quizzed about if she has plans on walking down the aisle. ‘We plan and god laughs, right?’

July 2018: They share a mutual love of sport

Rihanna is regularly photographed attending Lakers basketball games but it seems like her sporting attention might have turned towards American soccer and baseball, as a result of Jameel.

After being photographed by paparazzi having what appeared to be a heated conversation with Jameel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico last summer, Rihanna’s fans took to Twitter to fiercely defend ‘their Queen’ because, in their eyes, the singer is always in the right.

The star later appeared to respond to the photographs by posting an image on Instagram of a tame male lion looking in the opposite direction as a lioness roars at him.

‘When u think u know more bout soccer [sic],’ she wrote, adding cat and bicep emojis.

That’s right – RiRi made a meme of herself arguing about football with her boyfriend. Well played.

May 2018: Hassan has inspired her to make time for romance

In an interview with Vogue last year, the private singer opened up about prioritising herself over her business ventures and music career.

‘I used to feel guilty about taking personal time,’ she revealed, ‘but I also think I never met someone who was worth it before.’

While Rihanna was reluctant to name her significant other by name, the star admitted that she’s ‘glad’ to be taking time to dedicate herself to her relationship, adding: ‘I’m happy.’

January 2018: They like to party

Despite attending the Grammy Awards on her own, People reports that the singer was spotted partying the night away at an after party with Jameel.

The two are said to have danced at 1Oak nightclub in New York City before leaving the venue separately.

November 2017: They love a costume

The pair were spotted out with friends in Boston for a belated Halloween celeberation in their best ghoulish attire.

US Weekly reports that for a date at Restaurant Danter, RiRi dressed as Star Wars character Kylo Ren while Jameel was dressed as a penguin. A source claimed that the pair were later seen bowling at Lucky Strike Boston and snacked on buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks and pizza.

August 2017: They like to hide under umbrellas (seriously)

You couldn’t make this stuff up if you tried but, in an attempt to hide her boyfriend from the paparazzi following a night out in London, RiRi was photographed placing an umbrella-ella-ella over his head.

I mean, need we say more?

June 2017: They enjoy PDA

The pair were first linked when TMZ published photos of Rihanna having a PDA moment with her then ‘mystery man’ in a pool in Spain.

The snap inspired the trending hashtag #RihannaHasAManParty on Twitter and numerous posts from fans rejoicing that the singer had a new love interest.

Later that month, the pair were spotted enjoying a coffee together in Ibiza.

For the outing, the Fenty Beauty founder wore a pair of striped Celine trousers and a matching shirt with cat eye-shaped sunglasses and carrying a bouquet of flowers. Meanwhile, her beau wore a pair of distressed jeans and a grey T-shirt.

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