Rihanna claims that performing with Taylor Swift wouldn’t ‘make sense’ as they have different ‘brands’

Not going to happen: Rihanna won't be collaborating with Taylor Swift
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Jennifer Ruby17 September 2015
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Rihanna has revealed that she won’t be collaborating with Taylor Swift any time soon as it wouldn’t ‘make sense’.

While everyone from Justin Timberlake to Julia Roberts has joined Swift on stage in recent months, it seems that the Rude Boy singer won’t be joining the club.

Speaking to NME, she said: “I don't think I would [join her on stage]. I just don't think it makes sense.”

Rihanna went on to say that she didn't feel like she has the same ‘brand’ as Swift, admitting that she doesn’t consider herself to be a role model.

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“I don't think our brands are the same: I don't think they match, I don't think our audiences are the same. In my mind she's a role model, I'm not,” she said.

The 27-year-old did reveal that she's been working with Kanye West on her forthcoming album.

She said: “Kanye definitely wanted to be involved in making the album, so he did start helping me make it.

"Now we just have to wait to get back in the studio together. His schedule and mine are totally opposite right now, but I think this month we'll be back in the studio."

Swift has become known for her famous friends and has brought the likes of Kendall Jenner, Avril Lavigne and Lisa Kudrow on stage with her during her 1989 tour.

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