Charlamagne Tha God Criticizes EJ Johnson Over Rihanna Fashion Week Snub

The tension stems from a viral vlog in which Johnson, known for appearing on 'Rich Kids of Beverly Hills,' complained about a Dior fashion show starting an hour late. Johnson remarked that the delay was due to Rihanna’s arrival and claimed attendees 'didn’t care to wait for her.' Charlamagne, speaking on 'The Brilliant Ideas' podcast alongside Andrew Schulz, countered that Johnson failed to recognize the hierarchy of celebrity influence.

“There’s certain thrones you can’t throw rocks at, EJ, and Rihanna’s one of them,” Charlamagne stated, emphasizing that Rihanna’s status as a global pop star and the powerhouse behind Fenty Beauty places her in a category beyond Johnson’s critique. The podcast host noted that while he generally supports Johnson’s commentary, there is a distinct 1% of public figures, including Beyoncé, who remain untouchable in this context.

Public sentiment has largely aligned with Charlamagne, with social media users pointing out that the show’s delay was a deliberate choice by Dior to accommodate the brand ambassador. Rihanna herself appeared to acknowledge the friction on social media, commenting 'D-mn' on a video that showed Johnson seemingly struggling to enter a Paris hotel. This exchange follows years of public visibility for Johnson, who has become a prominent voice for LGBTQ+ rights and has spoken openly about his evolving relationship with his father, NBA legend Magic Johnson.