Overview
- Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attended Monday’s Met Gala in New York, where he told reporters she was “shining like a diamond” and said it feels amazing to be loved by a Black woman.
- TMZ published video from a Sprinter bus after the gala that showed the pair in what looked like a tense exchange, which quickly circulated online.
- A separate clip posted to X showed Rocky chatting with two women as Rihanna was interviewed, and TMZ later identified one as stylist Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, with sources saying there was no romantic context.
- An attendee told TMZ the couple looked fine throughout the night and had a great time, and there has been no statement from their representatives.
- The fashion moment drew attention to Rihanna’s sculptural gold Maison Margiela look and Rocky’s baby‑pink Chanel ensemble, with coverage also noting their growing family of three young children.