Woman Talking to A$AP Rocky at Met Gala Knows & Respects Rihanna, Sources Say
TMZ • • general
Key Points:
- The rumored tension between Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the Met Gala appears to be exaggerated, with sources clarifying the situation involving Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, a longtime friend of Rihanna.
- The viral video showing Giovanna chatting with Rocky actually captures a lighthearted interaction, as Giovanna was joking about Rocky's necklace while Rihanna was nearby and laughing with Giovanna beforehand.
- Insiders emphasize there was no romantic involvement between Rocky and Giovanna, countering online speculation sparked by Rihanna's serious expression in the clip.
- Despite the cleared-up misunderstanding on the carpet, footage from inside their Sprinter bus after the event shows Rihanna and Rocky having an emotional conversation, occasionally displaying signs of annoyance.
