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“She is the Art and the Artist: A$AP Rocky Tricks About Rihanna at the 2026 Met Gala
A$AP Rocky really expressed his affection to Rihanna as they style a couple that shook the grand entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps at the 2026 Met Gala on May 4.
After they stopped by to chat with reporters on the “Costume Art” themed carpet, Rihanna, gorgeous in a giant gold Maison Margiela dress, did not temper her words when it came to her outfit. “I am the art and the artist, ” the 38-year-old sassily answered, as seen in a video shared by Variety on X.
Rocky, aged 37, probably concurred. Clad in a baby pink coat embellished with a feathered brooch, he hardly took off his eyes from his star woman, remarking she was “shining like a diamond.”
However, it was his genuine expressions of their relationship that actually took away the show. The rapper conveyed what it means to be loved by Rihanna, expressing to the outlet it “feels amazing” to be loved by a Black woman, and that “nothing else compares.”
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Dazzle in Breathtaking Met Gala Attires
Amazing Rihanna’s sculptural Maison Margiela dress was more than just a garment, it was a masterpiece. The main feature was a tightly fitted corset that gave an extraordinary dress-within-a-dress effect. The larger part of the costume was made from a shimmering liquid metal-like fabric whereas the central one looked as if it was jeweled. She rounded off the ensemble with ear cuffs, rings, a very frosty eyeshadow glam look and a hairdo accessorized with golden ornaments.
On the other hand, Rocky, who certainly did not shy away from making a bold statement on the carpet. His baby pink feathered jacket seemingly was an ode to his recent becoming a girl dad, and he matched the striking piece with a bow tie and loafers.
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams Lead Co-Chairs for the 2026 Met Gala
Big names graced the line-up of co-chairs at this year’s Met Gala, including Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour, Vogue reported in December 2025. Besides, Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz served as co-chairs on the Host Committee, which was a veritable who’s who of stars such as Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor and many more.
The 2026 theme of “Costume Art, ” which was Andrew Bolton’s brainchild, examined the fashion-body interplay. The show hinged on a set of body-themed topics, from bare body, pregnant body, to wrinkled body, thereby giving fashion a new art perspective.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky celebrate new chapter as parents of three at the Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala was yet another turning point for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who have for a long time been among the Met Gala regulars. Rihanna, who first appeared at the Met Gala in 2009, has since attended this very exclusive event more than a dozen times, usually arriving quite late and fashionably.
They made their appearance only a few months after giving birth to their third child, a girl named Rocki, on September 13, 2025. The couple, apart from their daughter Rocki, also have two sons: RZA, born in 2022, and Riot, born in 2023.
In a conversation with PEOPLE, an insider revealed that Rihanna was “extremely happy” after the birth of her daughter. “While she of course loves her boys, ” the source added, “the idea of having a girl had been her dream for a very long time.” “The baby has already given a completely different vibe to the family, ” explained the insider. “She has been going outfit shopping a lot and is really thrilled about dressing her daughter, ” the source concluded. “This is a completely new territory for her.”