Rihanna Met Gala appearances are iconic, no doubt about it. When news broke that she would grace the Met Gala 2024 with her presence, fans went wild. We waited, watched, and then… nothing. She never came. What happened? Where did Rihanna go? These questions buzzed around, especially since she had assured everyone she’d be there. She even teased Vogue a few weeks prior, hinting she’d be donning “something from Fenty! Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Savage.”
Rihanna and the Met Gala: Trying to Stay Lowkey
Rihanna also mentioned she’d tone it down this year. “I’ve done so many stupid things in my life— I’ve taken out my nipples and shown my panties. But as a mother and an evolved young woman—emphasis on young—I wouldn’t do that again,” she confessed.
The singer wanted a dash of “simplicity” this time around. She even told Extra she was debating between two outfits right up till the last minute. However, fate had other plans.
The Unforeseen Reason
Just when she was set to steal the show, a nasty virus struck. At the last minute, Rihanna had to cancel her Met Gala plans, thanks to a case of the flu. People reported that the Diamonds singer had fallen ill, rendering her unable to attend the event. In a twist of irony, just days before, Rihanna had looked perfect in Miami. Sporting pink hair, she supported her beau, A$AP Rocky, at his A$AP Rocky X Puma pop-up store. The couple even made time for the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami.
So, there you have it—the real reason for Rihanna’s absence at the Met Gala 2024. Despite her best efforts, she couldn’t fight off that pesky flu. Fans may have missed their queen of fashion, but health always takes precedence. Here’s hoping Rihanna will be back next year, dazzling and healthy.
**Voici la triste raison pour laquelle Rihanna était absente du Met Gala 2024**
This article first appeared on grazia.fr – Author: Jordane Guignon
