Tyla finally crossed paths with Rihanna at the 2026 Met Gala, but the long-awaited meeting ended up being more quick backstage exchange than full-circle celebrity moment. Speaking candidly afterward, Tyla shared that Rihanna was “cool” during their interaction, though clearly occupied with everything happening around her throughout the night, even with A$AP Rocky calling for her in the middle of the moment. The interaction quickly became a talking point online once clips from backstage started circulating, with fans dissecting every second of the brief exchange between the two stars.
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Taking to TikTok, the rising star shared that finally meeting her idol felt surreal, but brief. According to Tyla, Rihanna was warm and “cool,” but clearly occupied throughout the night.
The singer explained that the fashion and music icon had a lot going on behind the scenes, even mentioning that A$AP Rocky was calling for her during the moment.
For years, Tyla has openly credited Rihanna as one of her inspirations musically and stylistically.
So naturally, the meeting carried weight, but Tyla kept it real about the experience, describing it as a quick one simply because Rihanna was so busy.
In another clip circulating online, Tyla, Rihanna, and A$AP Rocky are seen backstage, though there’s little visible interaction between them.
Tyla made it clear she understands the demands of a night like the Met Gala and fully respects Rihanna’s space.
