Imitation is not flattery, it’s tҺeft. @Tyla, you’ve been warned.” That was the one remark that started it all, tweeted by Rihanna’s official account.

The message was vague, but it was clearly aimed at Tyla, whose most recent single sounded a lot like a Һit by Rihanna. Following the discovery that the two songs shared similar melodies and lyrics, fans wasted no time drawing comparisons. The music was certainly not the only thing that got people talking; Tyla’s most recent public performances resembled Rihanna’s legendary style choices, right down to her daring hairdos and signature makeup.

Rihanna chose to stay mute and let her pointed tweet do the talking while rumors circulated. Everyone in the music industry was holding their breath for Tyla to sаy something.

The charge was devastating to Tyla. She had looked up to Rihanna as a role model for style and music ever since she was a little girl. Her worst worry had come true when her idol accused her of copying.

Tyla tried to tackle the accusations directly in a hurriedly scheduled news conference. She staunchly denied any intentional plagiarism and maintained that any parallels between her and Rihanna’s work were аccidentаl. She denied trying to mimic Rihanna’s look on purpose and said she drew inspiration from many different musicians.

Unfortunately, it was too late. Tyla’s standing was diminished as a result of Rihanna’s powerful remarks. People in the music industry were strongly divided: some supported Tyla, while others said she was too derivative.

The more time passed in the debate, the more evident it became: charges of plagiarism are not taken lightly in the ruthless world of music. In spite of everything, Tyla’s journey to redemption would be filled with challenges as she battled to establish the authenticity of her artistic vision.