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By Jailene Cuevas
New York, May 7, 2024 — The highly anticipated Met Gala took place last night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, but one notable absence left fans stunned. Pop icon Rihanna, known for her daring fashion choices, did not grace the red carpet this year.
Rihanna had been a fixture at the Met Gala in previous years, consistently pushing the boundaries with her avant-garde outfits. However, this year, she was noticeably absent. According to sources close to the singer, Rihanna fell ill and had to miss the prestigious event.
The “Umbrella” singer had even teased her fans by revealing that she had two gowns picked out for the occasion. Her absence left many wondering what stunning ensemble she might have worn had she been able to attend.
In recent weeks, Rihanna has been busy with various projects. She was spotted spending time in Miami with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, supporting his pop-up shop with Puma. Additionally, she celebrated a new launch for her makeup brand in Los Angeles. Despite her busy schedule, fans were hopeful that she would make an appearance at the Met Gala.
Instead, attendees were left to admire celebrities wearing Rihanna’s brand, Fenty Beauty, on their faces. The absence of the queen of the Met Gala was palpable, and fans took to social media to express their disappointment.
On X (formerly known as Twitter), one fan wrote in Spanish, “The Met Gala without Rihanna is not the same.” Another Instagram user pleaded, “Cancel the event! We need my badgurl @badgalriri.” A third person simply stated, “There’s no Met Gala without Rihanna.”
Rihanna’s absence was felt throughout the night, as guests and fashion enthusiasts wondered what statement she might have made on the red carpet. The Mirror reached out to Rihanna’s representative for comment, but no official statement has been released yet.
Despite her absence, the Met Gala continued with other celebrities making their mark. Rita Ora turned heads with her beaded strands, and protesters were arrested outside the event. Meghan Markle, often considered a dream guest, chose not to attend this year.
As fans eagerly await Rihanna’s return to the fashion scene, they can only hope that next year’s Met Gala will once again feature her iconic style and fearless choices. Until then, the red carpet will miss its reigning queen.
