Why are you guys denying this? Its fact. I think Rihanna specifically on numerous occasions has kind of ripped M.I.A. a little bit, as well as Madonna and Lady Gaga and definitely Beyonce. M.I.A. has been an innovator in music since she dropped, and even though I think shes really arrogant and I don't love all of her music, that cannot be denied. So why any of you are immediately going on the defense and acting like this statement isnt true makes me roll my eyes, especially since most of you would probably be the first to accuse Gaga of plagiarism. These artists and/or their camps have definitely taken a bite out of M.I.A.'s style. Whether or not thats a negative thing is neither here nor there, its just true.