Newly single Rihanna sips cocktails in a skimpy bikini... as ex Drake posts cryptic 'I'm praying for you' Instagram message
Rihanna appeared to be dealing with her split from Drake just fine as she hung out with a girlfriend in Barbados over the weekend.
The R&B superstar, 28, looked fantastic in a string bikini as she sipped cocktails with her BFF Melissa Forde.
The snap emerged on Wednesday, shortly after Drake appeared to address their break-up on Instagram as he posted a black and white photo with cryptic caption.
'Too mix up in drama to free my mind but I'm praying for you even in your darkest times.' he wrote.
Rihanna's BFF shared this snap of the girls hanging out in Barbados amid the news the singer is no longer exclusive with the rapper
The 29-year-old hip-hop star is seen in the back of a vehicle with one of his entourage holding onto what appears to be an alcoholic drink.
In a second post showing him in the studio and working with a pal on some new music he simply put a light bulb emoji.
Perhaps the star is hinting that he's been inspired to create some post-breakup music.
'I'm praying for you': Rihanna's ex Drake appeared to address their breakup with this post on Tuesday
Lots to write about? The hip-hop star then posted a photo from the studio hinting that he's been inspired to write new material in the wake of the split
Meanwhile Riri was back in New York on Tuesday and looked gorgeous in a casual grey crewneck sweater with red heels and mini skirt as she made her way to the city’s popular Avenue Nightclub following a photo-shoot at nearby Milk Studios.
After showing off a new dreadlocked hairstyle earlier in the week, Rihanna reverted to a more conventional look, opting instead for straight, centre parted and neatly tied locks for her latest public appearance.
Just two days earlier Rihanna threw shade at her exes with an Instagram post which read: 'None of my exes are married or in happy relationships so it’s safe to say that I wasn’t da problem lol.'
Stepping out: The star was spotted out in New York on Tuesday for the first time since her split from Drake
Steal Rihanna's style in a Vetements top
Rihanna was spotted on a night out in New York following a reported split from Drake. And by the looks of it she was showing him exactly what he was missing rocking a red fringed mini skirt teamed with matching Louboutin heels and a Louis Vuitton handbag. But of course Rihanna gave her look her own unique twist, juxtaposing the otherwise glam ensemble with an oversized grey tee by Vetements.
The French design collective has won a legion of fans amongst the celeb set with Rita Ora, Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian all being spotted in the brand's designs. The oversized silhouette of this top is a signature of Vetements, as is the writing along the sleeves.
Sadly this exact one has now sold out, but follow the link on the right to get a similar version or recreate the look for less with one of the picks from our edit below.
The singer was stepping out shortly after apparently splitting with Drake, 29, whoE! Online report has already moved on with someone new.
A source told E! that their love just was not enough for them to have an exclusive relationship, admitting: 'Rihanna and Drake are seeing other people at the moment. They are not exclusive anymore.
'They still love each other, but their schedules have gotten in the way.'
This is not the first time the pair have got together and broken up and it may not be the last, the source said.
Looking good: The R&B superstar, 28, caught the eye in a thigh-skimming fringed skirt that exposed her shapely legs during an outing in New York City
Not the problem! Drake's message came shortly after Rihanna threw some serious Instagram shade at her exes on Monday
It's over: Drake and Rihanna (pictured August) have reportedly split with the rapper already moving on with someone new
'Anything can change between them though, for better or worse. They are still in each other's lives.'
Drake's rep would not comment on reports, stating they do not comment on the rapper's personal life.
People.com claimed the two are not over, but have an open relationship.
His number one no longer: Despite the Controlla rapper publicly declaring his love for Rihanna at the MTV Music Awards star in August and them sharing matching tattoos, the pair have reportedly gone their separate ways - again
Permanent reminder: The two musicians got matching tattoos of a shark which was based on a toy Drake gave Rihanna on a date at an aquarium
Perhaps fans should have seen this coming as their last single together was all about falling out of love.
In Too Good the pair both sing: 'I'm too good to you/ I'm way too good to you/ You take my love for granted/ I just don't understand it.'
What's more, there are numerous reports that there is already another girl in Drake's life.
Bossip was the first to report that the rapper has been hooking up with Insta-famous reality star India Westbrooks better known as India Love.
A source told Bossip: 'India Love is basically traveling with him. Not sure how that fits in with his Rihanna situation.'
Romance rumours: What's more, there are numerous reports that there is already another girl in Drake's life, Insta-famous reality star India Westbrooks better known as India Love= (pictured May)
India was at a number of Drake's recent Summer 16 Tour shows - even snapping a picture of herself backstage.
A source was even more direct when talking to Urban Islandz saying: 'She was there for all of his shows in Los Angeles and several more of his shows.
'Either Drake and Rihanna are just friends with benefits or they have broken up but he is definitely f**king India Love.'
Making things a little complicated is that India and Rihanna have been linked to the same man previously, basketballer Cliff Dixon.
Very comfortable: India was at a number of Drake's recent Summer 16 Tour shows - even snapping a picture of herself backstage
E! News' source claims that could be part of India's appeal: 'Drake could be hooking up with India Love now to p**s off Rihanna, which has clearly worked.'
Drizzy is not the only rapper who has fallen for the 20-year-old, who stars on The Westbrooks.
The beauty previously dated The Game, who recently publicly claimed to have slept with both Kim and Khloe Kardashian and Blac Chyna.
Famous ex: The beauty previously dated The Game (pictured last month) who recently publicly claimed to have slept with both Kim and Khloe Kardashian and Blac Chyna
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