Rihanna Dating Not Leonardo DiCaprio But His Mogul Best Friend Richie Akiva? ‘Diamonds’ Songstress Doing Her Best To Keep New Romance Private?
Rumors about Rihanna dating Leonardo DiCaprio have been persistent since New Year. However, speculations have risen that the "We Found Love" singer's object of romance might not be the "Wolf of Wall Street" actor but his best friend, Richie Akiva.
Reports about Rihanna dating Leonardo DiCaprio started when the two allegedly spent the New Year's together. They likewise reportedly attended Paul MacCartney's Valentine's Day show, which was followed by a weekend getaway.
The two were likewise seen having fun at 1OAK (1 One of a Kind), one of the famous bars frequented by Tinseltown's hottest stars such as Naomi Campbell, Jay Z, and Jamie Foxx.
Interestingly, Richie is around whenever Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio are present.
Daily Mail reported that Richie is a part owner of 1OAK. The publication claimed that RiRi met the entrepreneur while vacationing in St. Barths.
Apart from 1OAK, Richie has a string of businesses including bars Butter and the G Spa and Lounge. He likewise owns the infamous dining club, The Darby, and is also one of the owners of the company responsible for OSO energy drinks.
The Daily Mail further reported that an article in the Jewish Voice states that RiRi's rumored new boyfriend "was born and raised in the downtown Manhattan neighborhood Tribeca. Akiva went to several different private schools, and eventually graduated from Dwight School on the Upper East Side."
"He was introduced into the nightlife business at 19 by promoting parties. The promoting business turned out to be lucrative for Akiva, and led him to seek a future career in the nightlife industry," the article stated further.
The "Umbrella" singer is yet to comment about the Rihanna dating rumors.
Previously, it was reported that she already thought of introducing Leonardo DiCaprio to her family in Barbados.
"Rihanna doesn't bring a guy home unless she really likes him," divulged one source to In Touch Weekly. "This is a sign she adores him."