London, Feb 14 (IANS) Rihanna's rumoured lover Matt Kemp has spoken up about the pair's relationship insisting they are 'just good friends'.

Femalefirst.co.uk reported that the 'Umbrella' hitmaker has been linked to the baseball player as they were seen together at many occasions.

Rihanna recently quashed gossip, insisting she's 'not dating anyone - I'm single,' and now Los Angeles Dodgers star Kemp has spoken out, insisting their relationship is purely platonic.

'I can't get distracted by that. When it's time to play baseball, that's my job. No distractions. (Rihanna is) just a friend, a good friend of mine,' he said.