Why did Rihanna and A$AP Rocky look so serious after the Met Gala?

A late-night video showed Rihanna and A$AP Rocky looking subdued after the Met Gala

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky looked noticeably worn out after a long night at the Met Gala, sparking brief speculation online after video showed the couple appearing subdued during a late-night ride back from the event.

Footage obtained by TMZ showed the pair seated inside a sprinter van Monday night, appearing quiet and visibly tired after hours of red carpet appearances, photos, and festivities.

At one point, Rihanna offered a faint smile as the two made their way back into their hotel.

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Despite the mood captured on camera, a witness said Rihanna and Rocky were together at several points during the night and seemed to be enjoying themselves.

The moment appears more like the kind of post-event fatigue that follows one of fashion’s biggest nights than any sign of trouble. Rihanna was attending her 12th Met Gala, while she and Rocky remained among the evening’s most closely watched celebrity arrivals.