Overview
- The couple’s Met Gala appearance Monday in New York was followed by viral Sprinter van footage, but sources told TMZ they had been going for nearly 16 hours and were simply wiped out.
- The woman seen speaking with A$AP Rocky was identified by TMZ as fashion director Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, who knows Rihanna, with sources saying she chatted with Rihanna first and joked with Rocky about his necklace.
- Tyla addressed online chatter by saying her brief exchange with Rihanna was cordial and noted that the gala’s long car line leaves stars tired and crowded as they wait to depart.
- Earlier on the carpet, A$AP Rocky praised Rihanna’s look as “shining like a diamond” and said it feels amazing to be loved by a Black woman, underscoring their public show of support.
- The episode highlights how short clips from a long, tightly choreographed night can fuel speculation, especially for parents of three navigating a rare night out under heavy cameras.