Rihanna has fuelled widespread speculation that she is pregnant.

Fans went wild after the singer, 31, stated she was ‘going to give birth to a black woman’ during an interview at the Diamond Ball on Thursday night in New York City.

The star’s comments during a conversation on the excellence of black women prompted intense division on social media, with some congratulating her on the news, while others expressed their disappointment that they weren’t the ‘father of her unborn child.’

According to a TMZ source, however, she is not with child.

Rihanna, who is in a relationship with billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel, revealed in a red carpet interview to Essence: ‘I’m a black woman. I came from a black woman, who came from a black woman, who came from a black woman and I’m going to give birth to a black woman.

‘My mother is an incredible example of how to fight through obstacles in life. I’m sure her mom taught her that and that’s how I’m going to be. We are impeccable, we’re special, we’re special and the world is going to have to deal with that.’

And while Rihanna hasn’t confirmed any pregnancy news herself, it didn’t stop fans taking to Twitter with their theories:

‘B**** RIHANNA IS PREGNANT????? AND I AINT THE DADDY?????’

‘IF rihanna is pregnant… imagine crawling out the mf womb n finding out ur mom is literally RIHANNA???? omg… the excellence.’

‘Me after seeing the love of my life Rihanna is pregnant with another man’s child.’

‘I found out Rihanna is pregnant and I’ve cancelled my appearance at school today. IM TIRED OF BEING CHEATED ON.’

‘Rihanna is pregnant. This is a lot to take in right now.’

‘Can’t believe rihanna is pregnant omg imagine having her as your mom……a blessing.’

‘Rihanna’s back and preggy? Baby fenty loading.’

‘If Rihanna is pregnant I’m getting pregnant too she is my life and role model that I must follow.’

Meanwhile, it was certainly a glamorous night for Rihanna as she arrived in style to the charity ball, which benefits the Clara Lionel Foundation.

Rihanna founded the foundation in 2012 in honor of her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite. The foundation helps support emergency response programs around the globe.

Clad in a black Givenchy dress that accentuated her fab figure, Rihanna commanded attention as she posed up a storm on the red carpet.

The Diamonds singer wore her black tresses up into a chic bun with loose tendrils framing her polished complexion.

Red lipstick and large pearl earrings upped the glam factor.