Rihanna's shoe designer denies A$AP Rocky affair, calls rumor an 'unfounded lie'

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The woman A$AP Rocky has been accused of cheating on Rihanna with is denying the "unfounded lie" that spread like wildfire on social media this week.

Amina Muaddi, a prominent shoe designer who was behind Rihanna's Fenty 2020 collection, released a statement Friday addressing the rumor and calling it "fake gossip." 

"I've always believed that an unfounded lie spread on social media doesn't deserve any response or clarification, especially one that is so vile. I initially assumed that this fake gossip - fabricated with such malicious intent - would not be taken seriously. However in the last 24h I've been reminded that we live in a society that is so quick to speak on topics regardless of factual basis and that nothing is off limits. Not even during what should be one of the most beautiful and celebrated times in one's life," Muaddi's statement begins.

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"Therefore I have to speak up as this is not only directed towards me but it is related to people I have a great amount of respect and affection for. While Rih is continuing to live her serene, best dressed pregnancy life and I go back to my business - I wish everyone a beautiful Easter weekend!" Muaddi's statement concludes.

The Twitter user who initially posted the rumor has since retracted the claim, writing on Twitter that it was a "dumb decision to tweet some information that I received." The user plans to take time away from Twitter.

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"I have no excuse for it, I've been way too wrapped in Twitter drama and unfortunately leaned into being messy as a brand which is something going forward I'm going to move away from," a tweet from the user reads.

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are seen at the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2022/23 on February 25, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images for Gucci)

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have yet to comment on the matter. Representatives for the couple did not immediately return Fox News Digital's requests for comment.

Just one day before the cheating rumor went viral on social media, Muaddi posted photos of Rihanna on her Instagram, wearing a pink ensemble and showing off her baby bump.

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Rihanna has a hand on her belly as she poses for a picture with boyfriend A$AP Rocky. (Mike Coppola)

Earlier this week, Rihanna, 34, graced the cover of Vogue’s May 2022 issue wearing a red lace Alaïa catsuit, with high heels and matching gloves.

In her interview with the outlet, Rihanna talked about her pregnancy fashion and how her influence will be seen as she dresses her child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky.

"When I found out I was pregnant, I thought to myself, ‘There’s no way I’m going to go shopping in no maternity aisle,’" Rihanna said. "I’m sorry — it’s too much fun to get dressed up. I’m not going to let that part disappear because my body is changing."

The star has put her belly on display ever since she announced the pregnancy news in January. 

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Amina Muaddi attends the Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2022 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 26, 2022 in Paris, France. On Friday, the shoe designer vehemently denied the rumored affair with A$AP Rocky. (Jacopo Raule)

Rihanna went on to discuss how she feels that women shouldn’t be "hiding your pregnancy".

"I’m hoping that we were able to redefine what’s considered ‘decent’ for pregnant women," she began. "My body is doing incredible things right now, and I’m not going to be ashamed of that. This time should feel celebratory. Because why should you be hiding your pregnancy?"

Rihanna opened up about how she "always thought" for her life, that it would be "marriage first, then a baby." However, she notes, "Who the f--- says it has to be that way? I'm certainly not gonna let that get in the way of me being a mom."

Rihanna also got candid about what she's most afraid of: potential postpartum depression. 

"Will I feel out of control emotionally? Those are the stories I hear from other women that scare me," she said. 

In January, the singer proudly debuted her bare baby bump during an outing with Rocky. The couple was taking a stroll in Harlem, his hometown. As the lovebirds held hands, a paparazzo managed to snap photos, which were obtained by People magazine.

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The couple at the 2021 Met Gala. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

The couple has been friends for years, but went public with their relationship in 2020.

Rocky, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, told GQ’s June/July 2021 issue that the makeup mogul was "the one."

"The love of my life," he gushed at the time. "My lady."

Fox News' Janelle Ash contributed to this report.