Fans and friends of Virgil Abloh showed an outpouring of support this week after the tragic death of the Louis Vuitton designer. Many of Abloh's closest friends and colleagues gathered in Miami a few days after his death, honoring him at his final fashion show. The event, which went on as Abloh requested, included celebrities such as ‘Ye, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell and Lil Baby, CTV reports.
Louis Vuitton also released a video tribute to honor the late designer during the event.
In honor of Virgil Abloh, a true creative genius, visionary, and disruptor, Louis Vuitton presents his Spring-Summer 2022 Collection in Miami. https://t.co/4jvQF3KKK5
— Louis Vuitton (@LouisVuitton) November 30, 2021
3-story tall Virgil Abloh statue at his Spring-Summer 2022 event in Miami❤️ pic.twitter.com/wBhuQ7CPbJ
— SAINT (@saint) November 30, 2021
While the world celebrated the life of Abloh, Roddy Ricch announced that he will honor the late Nipsey Hussle in the album art for his upcoming project, Live Life Fast.
.@roddyricch is paying tribute to the late nipsey hussle with the album art for his upcoming album ‘live life fast,’ out december 17 pic.twitter.com/qoQybVoKLi
— Genius (@Genius) December 2, 2021
Several other celebrities received their flowers this week for the contributions they continue to make to their communities. Simone Biles was honored when she was named one of People magazine's 2021 People of the Year. The seven-time Olympic medalist graced the cover of the magazine and opened up about her controversial decision to skip several events in Tokyo last summer as she was struggling with mental health.
"That's probably one of the first times in my career where I felt courageous and I felt like I had got to speak up for myself," she told People. "I definitely can walk away from Tokyo, feeling courage, feeling at ease. And I did everything I could."
For Simone Biles, the Mental Health Journey Is Never Over: 'But I Know Who I Am Now' https://t.co/yixpYzRCnq
pic.twitter.com/Yv09RaQbo8— People (@people) December 1, 2021
Rihanna was also shining bright on Monday when Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley honored the native of Barbados as a national hero.
"On behalf of a grateful nation, but an even prouder people, we therefore present to you the designee for national hero of Barbados, Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty," Mottley said, as Blavity previously reported. "May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your works, by your actions and to do credit where you shall go. God bless you, my dear."
“I have traveled the world and received several awards and recognitions but nothing compares to being recognized in the soil that you grew in.”
Rihanna gives a speech at National Independence Honours Ceremony in #Barbados
pic.twitter.com/XS26T31HKO— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) November 30, 2021
Rihanna found herself in the news again when she denied pregnancy rumors after a fan went to her DMs to ask for an invitation to the singer's baby shower.
“haaaaa! Stawwwp! You ain’t came to the first 10 baby showers! Y’all breed me every year dammit lol,” Rihanna said, as Blavity previously reported.
Rihanna just became the first person to be pregnant for 6 consecutive years ???? pic.twitter.com/sQofVBhtmF
— T (@TokoGa12) November 30, 2021
Bad Bunny stood on top when Spotify Wrapped revealed the most streamed artist of the year.
Cardi B earned her latest honor when Playboy decided to designate her as the first-ever creative director in residence. The deal will include co-branded fashion and sexual-wellness merchandise collections, Bloomberg reports.
Ya girl is now the FIRST EVER Creative Director In Residence at @playboy!!! What a dream!! im getting the party started as the Founding Creative Director and a founding member of CENTERFOLD the new creator-led platform from @playboy. I'm so excited for everything that's coming ???? pic.twitter.com/drz12FLfuC
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) December 2, 2021
Singer Faith Evans was unmasked as the Skunk on Thursday's episode of The Masked Singer.
“I always thought that would be a fun show to be a part of,” Evans told Variety. “And so when my manager got the call, I was elated. I haven’t been performing at all in the last three or more years. So it was exciting to be able to do a show that I already enjoy watching and it’s local in L.A. And I had enough lead time to map out plans. I was totally excited and honored to be asked.”
RT if you loved our #SkunkMask, @faithevans! ???? #TheMaskedSinger
pic.twitter.com/9auxkFAWCY— The Masked Singer (@MaskedSingerFOX) December 3, 2021
The Omicron virus, the latest COVID-19 variant, turned into a joke when social media users decided to have fun with the scientific word and draw a comparison with the popular singer, Omarion.
Not the Omarion variant and the booster having a lil tussle pic.twitter.com/xjlqcB1zwO
— ✨Suge????Lite✨ (@Kamifaine) November 30, 2021
That Omarion variant gon have unvaxxed folks doing this? pic.twitter.com/e5hXHMz9Sd
— jujoffer (@jujoffer) November 27, 2021
The Omarion variant is no joke. It can cause a cardiac condition where it puts an icebox where your heart used to be. https://t.co/LWf9ybr0FJ
— Nick Rosenberg (@nickrosenberg) November 29, 2021
The Omarion Variant chasing me down like pic.twitter.com/7nZIJOaIjZ
— Spider-Man: No Way, Hoe (@LoLoVonZ) November 29, 2021
Omarion, of course, decided to go along with the joke.
There is nothing more healing than music or a good laugh. I’m thankful to be able to give people both…From the omarion dance challenge to being superimposed on the new variant, The internet is forever undefeated. While we laugh, stay safe and stay healthy.
— OMARION (@Omarion) December 1, 2021
American singer Ari Lennox had a scare when she was arrested in Amsterdam after reporting racial profiling. The singer later told her followers on social media that she is safe.
U.S. singer Ari Lennox tweeted she is "safe" following her arrest in Amsterdam's airport after she reported racial profiling by airline staff.
No details on her release were immediately given. Police claimed she was "full of emotions" and arrested for disturbing public order. pic.twitter.com/Ao9B0w8ykv
— AJ+ (@ajplus) December 2, 2021