Tyla Clarifies Rihanna Video from Met Gala Afterparty

South African singer Tyla clarified speculation surrounding a viral video from the Met Gala afterparty, explaining that she chose not to approach Rihanna due to a previous awkward encounter with the singer.

The video, which circulated widely online after Monday's event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showed Rihanna standing with her back to Tyla, who appeared to linger nearby. Some viewers interpreted the moment as a snub, prompting debate given Tyla's longstanding admiration for Rihanna.

In a TikTok video posted shortly after, Tyla recounted their first meeting last year. "I met her last year, and she was cool," Tyla said, describing how she greeted Rihanna, who responded briefly before adding, "um, my baby daddy's calling me," and walking away. Tyla, 24, said the exchange left her feeling uncomfortable. "I felt awkward because I don't know how to say hi if I feel like someone's busy," she explained.

At this year's Met Gala, Tyla spotted Rihanna again while waiting for her car but decided against approaching. "I didn't wanna go up because I felt like she was busy. You know what I mean? And the last time she was busy," Tyla said. She expressed hope for a future...