Tyla Spills on Rihanna Met Gala Encounter: “I Felt Like She Was Busy”

Tyla is giving fans a glimpse into her long-awaited encounter with Rihanna at the 2026 Met Gala, and it wasn’t exactly the moment some might have expected.

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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.

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Tyla on meeting Rihanna at the Met Gala:

“She was cool…I think she was occupied. I went up to her and was like, ‘Oh, hey, you know…’ and she was like, ‘Hey, um – my baby daddy is calling me,’ and then she left.” pic.twitter.com/VuF8MjuPG3

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 6, 2026

For years, Tyla has been compared to Rihanna and has openly credited her as a major inspiration behind her sound and style.

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.

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What’s Rihanna’s beef with Tyla??? pic.twitter.com/fgCYFW76yx

— S I H L E T H E P L U G (@RealSihleIV) May 6, 2026

Tyla made it clear she understands the demands of a night like the Met Gala and fully respects Rihanna’s space.

The moment has folk talking and we’re keen to hear..: