On Tuesday in New York City, singer Rita Ora, 34, was seen departing a gym following a workout session during which she revealed her toned midriff, dressed in a burgundy sports bra, coordinated cycling shorts, and athletic footwear. Subsequently, she changed into a mesh bralette and later a sequinned mini dress as she proceeded to attend multiple engagements throughout the day.
Subsequently, Ms. Ora was observed wearing a pair of distinctive bright blue cargo trousers, styled with a black mesh bralette and stiletto heels. For her third ensemble of the day, she opted for an embellished mini dress layered over a pinstriped shirt. To complete the look, she added a tailored black blazer featuring a sequinned collar and finished the outfit with classic stiletto footwear.
Rita Ora recently addressed past speculation linking her to the identity of “Becky with the good hair,” a phrase popularized in the 2016 album Lemonade by recording artist Beyoncé. The album, which contained lyrical references to infidelity—most notably in the track Sorry—led to widespread public conjecture that the referenced “Becky” was a real individual allegedly involved in a romantic relationship with Beyoncé’s husband, Jay-Z.
Ms. Ora, who was at that time under contract with Roc Nation, a label founded by Jay-Z, found herself at the center of the controversy. She was subjected to unfounded allegations suggesting she had engaged in an extramarital affair with Jay-Z, claims which she categorically denied.
In a recent appearance on Begin Again, a podcast hosted by Davina McCall, Ms. Ora disclosed that she was deeply affected by the accusations, particularly given her longstanding admiration for and personal connection with Beyoncé. She described Beyoncé as a “protector” and likened her influence to that of a “fairy godmother,” emphasizing that there had never been anything but mutual respect and affection between them.
Ms. Ora further elaborated that Beyoncé had shown support early in her career, including attending her first performance in New York at The Box, where Ms. Ora performed “Say My Name” at the age of 21. She expressed that the situation left her feeling “genuinely upset” and “confused,” as she had always viewed Beyoncé as a “big sister” figure who looked out for her professionally and personally.#newsafro_
