Tyla has the internet cutting up after sharing a TikTok video about the first time she met Rihanna and seeing her at the Met Gala this year. In response, the internet has been debating whether Tyla meant to accuse Rihanna of being mean. And continued social media presence is giving unbothered! Meanwhile, Rihanna hasn’t weighed in, and the Navy is saying that her “old” self would’ve clapped back! A separate online convo has zeroed in on Rih’s relationship with A$AP Rocky and rumors of tension between them at the Met Gala.
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Tyla Explains Video Of Her Near Rihanna At The Met Gala
Met Gala Monday happened this week, and all the major stars pulled up in designer drip for the dress code “Fashion Is Art.” A video has since surfaced of Rih and Tyla standing a few steps apart, but not interacting. In the clip, it looks like Rihanna could be speaking to nearby security, while Tyla stands still near another man.
@tylaxtygers Wait Tyla and Rihanna in the same room?!? Did they get interactions together #tyla #rihanna #metgalabts #behindthescenes
Tyla explained the moment in , revealing that she first met Rihanna last year. However, Rih allegedly cut the moment short and said her “baby daddy was calling her,” according to Ty.
“Everyone knows I love Rih. So I met her last year and she was cool…I think she was occupied,” she said. “I went up to her, I was like hey…she was like hey, my baby daddy’s calling me and then she left and I was like Ohh. So I don’t know, I fault awkward I don’t know how to say hi if I feel like someone’s busy.”
Tyla said she was waiting for her car in the video with Rihanna at the Met Gala. She added a screenshot of herself standing still. She said she felt Rih was busy, like the last time.
“When we do speak, if we do end up speaking ever, I want it to be like calm, so we both can just, you know, vibe and talk nicely.”
‘Water’ Singer Reacts To Internet Weighing In
Also, in the comment section of the TikTok video, Tyla liked a comment that said, “Nothing about what Tyla said implied that Rih was rude to her. What are y’all talking about?” She liked another comment that said, “She saw that she was not in the mood and respected her.”
@hernametyla
Meanwhile, in her Instagram Stories, she posted a meme video of someone pounding on a car glass while she sits inside singing. Then, her second post, now deleted, seemed to be a comment about her that said, “Nasty African Girl.” Additionally, she wrote, “I kinda like this one,” about the comment.
What’s Going On With Rihanna & A$AP Rocky?
Also, a separate circulating video shows A$AP Rocky speaking to two women backstage at the Met Gala as Rihanna stood to the side. In the video, she answers an vlogger’s questions about whether she was enjoying the night, to which she said yes. Ultimately, Rocky walks over, speaks to the vlogger before turning to Rih. See the clip below.
oh so this is why they were arguing- pic.twitter.com/sb3R7DDUrZ
— welp. (@YSLONIKA) May 6, 2026
In addition to the Met Gala video, there’s another video of Rihanna and Rocky having what some are calling a “tense” conversation inside a sprinter bus. TMZ reported that a witness said the couple appeared to be happy all night, despite the viral bus video. The couple has not publicly addressed comments about their relationship. Online users have been engaging in baseless, unconfirmed rumors that Rocky was being flirty with other women the Met Gala.
👀 Rihanna and A$AP Rocky appear exhausted after a long Met Gala night. pic.twitter.com/9bDIbo6thC
— TMZ (@TMZ) May 5, 2026
X Is Poppin’ Off About Tyla’s Rihanna Video
Keep scrolling to see reactions on X, formerly Twitter, about what Tyla had to say of meeting Rih. Some have speculated that Rihanna wasn’t feeling the singer’s energy, while others are tossing around “mean girl” allegations. Meanwhile, a few are defending Rihanna as a girls’ girl and shutting down the “jealous” speculations.
I hate to be that person but Tyla knew exactly what she was doing making that video.
— TRINA 🎈 (@SISPET35_) May 6, 2026
Mess aside – If I'm honest, I genuinely don't think Rih thinks anything in particular about Tyla. She hasn't been a competing popstar in a decade and doesn't care enough to be mean to that little girl.
She probably was preoccupied and ASAP really was waiting for her but what's… pic.twitter.com/6Kd5oMObu9
— Sisa (@TheTitanBaddie) May 7, 2026
The concept of Rihh using terms like “my baby daddy” is so… interesting 😭😭😭🕊️
— God's masterpiece🪽 (@prettyychana) May 6, 2026
So glad everyone is getting to see how evil that girl ,her team ,her deranged fans ,her label ,her xenophobic country is ……… Ayra's battle will be fought it's just a matter of time
— MysteryGuy🖤🕸️🕷️ (@mysteryeatsalot) May 7, 2026
Not South Africans saying Tyla and her 2 fans are bigger than Rihanna !! Lmao 😂
South Africans are some of the most delusional people 😂😂
— Toluwase (@Toluwase_x) May 7, 2026
i wish rih was actually the mean girl y’all swear she is
— cassie (@gaIactafentys) May 6, 2026
I swear Rihanna has grown up to be a mature woman, she’ll let that girl beef alone coz girl what was that ??? Tf
— TᕼE GYᗩᒪ༒ (@TheGyal_) May 7, 2026
This is exactly why Rihanna paid her no mind. Because why are you coming online to post a video about the situation? Very loser behavior if you ask me. Rihanna must’ve gotten the vibe of her being a pick me. https://t.co/cUYm5fLJp4
— ty (@RequiemCowboy) May 6, 2026
Tyla: Hi, Ri-
Rihanna: pic.twitter.com/1T3xOrwHgM
— 𝕜𝕚𝕠𝕟 . (@MrFlyyyGuyyy) May 7, 2026
Rihanna’s response to the child saying “I want to be the next Rihanna” 🥺
pic.twitter.com/HOOYCjY8YI— cheers_(drink to that) (@StyleWatermelon) May 7, 2026
on a more serious note and then I’m out, Rih lost her dad, gave birth and was targeted by a shooter in the span of a year. this was the first big event she attended and it’s unfortunate it caused all this different controversies, when she’s prob still adjusting.
— oui oui bitch (@laughorlogoff__) May 7, 2026
REACTION TWEETS CONTINUED…
I have always spoke on how Rih is the coolest celebrity to meet and how special she makes everyone feel, the truth may be that she simply dont like Tyla.
— 𝐕𝐈 (@6uhle) May 6, 2026
I woke up to the most ridiculous takes that Rihanna is somehow jealous of Tyla 😭 it would actually be funny if it didn’t sound like it was coming from a place of pure delusion because in what universe would Rihanna be jealous of Tyla?
“Rihanna is old and Tyla is popping” popping…— EdoQueen🌹 (@EdoVibeQueen) May 7, 2026
tygers, let’s just be happy that that lady only comes online to sell stuff now bc she definitely would’ve posted a plate of naan with neon makeup and made it her header🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
— bb/sup3rstar (@brokenclxcks) May 6, 2026
Feel bad for Rihanna tbh. She’s already dealing with body shaming and relationship trouble rumours, so the timing of that video from Tyla just felt very off. Not entirely sure what the intention was, but the timing definitely wasn’t great.
— Whitney🍭 (@Wheatny_xo) May 6, 2026
You will just know Tyla is such a weird babe because what exactly was the point of setting up a camera just to tell the world Rihanna said she wanted to go meet her baby daddy like okay? Did we really need to know that interaction specifically?
You met one of the biggest…— EdoQueen🌹 (@EdoVibeQueen) May 6, 2026
“Yall don’t know me I’m ghetto as f*ck” please stop projecting your expectations onto her she doesn’t care https://t.co/eOhuEu1D5w pic.twitter.com/AGi17Ks7LR
— Yeezyrih #BULLYSZN (@Yeeezyrih) May 7, 2026
From the video, Tyla said she met her last year. She greeted Riri, Riri said hi back, but then said her baby daddy was calling and had to leave.
So this year, Tyla said she didn’t really know how to go up to her again. Riri looked busy, so she just stayed where she was.
She said… https://t.co/KcZDn7WbL2— Calissi✨🤍 (@calisssii) May 6, 2026
rih has always shown love to the new girls who claimed to be navy. she made sabrina carpenter and madison beer fenty ambassadors, praised billie eilish publicly multiple times and invited ayra starr to barbados for crop over. if she doesn’t vibe with that girl i’m sure she has…
— cassie (@gaIactafentys) May 6, 2026
I don’t think Rihanna is bitter but I do believe she be in that’s man shadow. I forgot which baby it was she had just had the baby and was following this nigga around everyone like a chaperone.
— ✨Kei$ha✨ (@GlamazonJay) May 6, 2026
I don’t think Rihanna genuinely has an issue with Tyla at all. It seems more like she doesn’t appreciate how much Tyla’s label/team have pushed the “New Rihanna” narrative through the algorithm for their own benefit while Tyla was just breaking into the industry. The comparisons… https://t.co/4QHylPcX9s
— NATE (@NATERERUN) May 6, 2026
“omg guys, i wanted to meet rihanna but i saw she was occupied so i had to step away.”
it’s that simple and knowing the kind of fandom you have, the original details of the interaction was not meant for the public.🙂↔️now you and your fandom will collect dragging.
— dani.⭐️ (@chukwunonyerem_) May 7, 2026
It's cute to see people thinking Rihanna feels threatened by Tyla. She didn't even consider her peers a threat when she was active in music, much less someone who debuted 10 years after her.
— rihanna's dracula bag (@righteousdeluxe) May 6, 2026
That girl is delusional lol I think Rihanna made herself accessible to the point people think she owes them access and familiarity. And if you think Rihanna will address Tiela’s online attention seeking shenanigans then you must either be new here or out of your damn mind😅
— Ima B, DrPH, MBBS, MPH 🔮🕊🇺🇸 (@prettiedove) May 7, 2026
Is everyone forgetting Rihanna’s house got shot at by a psycho with her whole family in it last month?
— D.A.R.E Capo (@YungYinkv) May 7, 2026
There’s a way to move in the industry. Some things you just don’t do or say. Trying to garner sympathy by fueling the fire of someone’s relationship in the middle of accusations is so fucking stupid and careless. Fuck a stan that girl is slow in the head.
— Retired. (@overthedumbshh) May 6, 2026
Even tho it happened, they’re already saying one of the most powerful women in the world is getting swallowed by her partner. This is not the time to come and tell us she left you hanging to meet “her baby daddy”
— Jes (@jeseeker1) May 6, 2026
and lastly lord, please curse the day anyone tries to compare THE GLOBAL SUPERSTAR RIHANNA to some tiktok viral moment girl
— BIG CHRIS⚡️ (@chrisfronna) May 7, 2026
Me when my baby daddy is calling me and I have to leave pic.twitter.com/93FnFmMzZX
— Anime 🦭 (@animemmsksksk) May 6, 2026
Rih just gives me the vibes that she can’t fake it. Like if she don’t like you she don’t like you 😂✌🏾
— Anime 🦭 (@animemmsksksk) May 6, 2026
rihanna’s stardom is a bit scary to me cause wdym there are literally at least 5 discourses going on about her at the same time? Insane if you think about it
— RIHPRINT (@therihprint) May 6, 2026
Lol they are not fucking with Tyla on Instagram after she made that video about Rihanna, she coulda kept that to herself tbh. pic.twitter.com/PpuHZyWc5U
— . (@yawwwni) May 6, 2026
either tyla is going the old school route of drumming up drama before an album release…
…or she’s just young and flippant
— denver (@dnvrsn) May 6, 2026
I’m happy Tyla addressed that video so she can CONTROL the narrative. Sometimes meeting your idols teaches you to stop putting people on a pedestal lmfsao
— Diet Coke (@Compaqllow) May 6, 2026
beef with tyla
cheating allegations
couple discussions
bodyshaming
ageist jokesit's been such a tiring week pic.twitter.com/anhgAgzac9
— rihanna's dracula bag (@righteousdeluxe) May 6, 2026
Tyla: it’s so nice to meet you!
Rihanna: pic.twitter.com/sOOFRw3gHy
— Such a Tyrant (@Freexone_) May 6, 2026
Lmaooooooooo Tyla cannot tell me she said this part in good faith 😂 https://t.co/7ifZv1Rn6u
— Beyoncé follows her (@MsAdaO) May 7, 2026
welp… I hope everyone enjoyed seeing Rihanna at the Met Gala this year, because she will definitely not be going anymore after this.
— with abel after hours (@AgirlLikeCee) May 6, 2026
Now if Rihanna responds back to that girl or her team they’re going to call her a mean girl.
— apryl9989 (@apryl897) May 7, 2026
Love tyla but what was the purpose of posting that 💀 now Rih will def get the ick
— Almeda. stans black women 🤎 (@unapologhetto) May 6, 2026
+everyone knows how RIHANNA is the coolest celebrity to meet and converse with even to ordinary people. SHE DON’T JUST LIKE WEIRD!!! https://t.co/k2JmC4Etxq
— BIG CHRIS⚡️ (@chrisfronna) May 7, 2026
I also think sis thought if she got cool with one of Rih’s team members, her hair stylist in this case, that it was gone give her the proximity to Rih that she is obviously so desperate for. She really needed a better team to tell her when she’s making a fool of herself.
— Sinners Hive 🧛🏾♀️ 🩸 (@PettyBLKFem) May 7, 2026
I’m sorry but Tyla knew exactly what she was doing. There was literally no reason to post that. Now Rihanna is getting dragged for no reason while ppl create their own narratives.
What a week it been 🤦🏽♀️ pic.twitter.com/qFcTvvVRAa
— 𝕵𝖆𝖘 (@awgecentral) May 6, 2026
posting stuff claiming to be unbothered gives very bothered
— tj (@yikesitstaahjie) May 7, 2026
Rihanna is the most humble Pop Star and always been nice to younger artists,paparazzi and even securities..#her posting that video tells me she’s weird and Rihanna knew that
— dizfize (@rihmemberdiz) May 7, 2026
rihanna causing chaos in 2026. the superstar back. #R9Coming
— S ミ☆ (@legendarihhhh) May 6, 2026
