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OK! Exclusive: Rihanna’s Friends Don’t Like Karim Benzema, Worried Soccer Superstar May Be Trouble For Singer
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Jun. 25 2015, Published 11:48 a.m. ET
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Karim Benzema appears to be having the time of his life while vacationing in Los Angeles, California, and New York City during his time off from the Real Madrid soccer team. However, amid talk that his relationship with his rumored new flame Rihanna is heating up, the singer’s friends are now growing worried that the soccer star may be bad news for Ri.
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Benzema and Rihanna have been spotted out at several of the same parties in both LA and NYC over the past month. And the pair even shared an early morning breakfast date on June 2 after enjoying themselves at the New York City hot spot The Griffin.
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But a source speaking to OK! revealed that not everyone is a fan of RiRi’s new guy, especially her close friends.
- Karim Benzema Is Cheating On Rihanna With His Long-Term Girlfriend, Hid His Relationship With The Singer: Report
- Rihanna And Karim Benzema Are Still Dating, Pair Aren't Rushing Relationship Due To Their Busy Schedules: Report
- OK!’s OMG Moment: Karim Benzema Meets Rihanna’s Family As Rumored Couple’s Relationship Reportedly Gets Serious
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And the fact that he was spotted out at LA’s Warwick lounge with Karrueche Tran, the ex-girlfriend of Rihanna’s ex Chris Brown, has left her friends even more wary of Benzema, the source added.
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“Rihanna can’t believe it — she can’t get rid of this girl!” the source said. “She likes Karim, but she’s made it clear she’s not going down that road again.”
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But how are Rihanna’s friends’ opinions affecting her relationship with Karim? For more on the story, pick up the latest issue of OK! magazine, on stands now.
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