A$AP Rocky was clearly in a hurry to attend the highly anticipated Met Gala 2023 with his girlfriend Rihanna. In his rush to get to the event, the Harlem rapper took a shortcut through a crowd of fans standing outside The Carlyle Hotel in Manhattan.
A$AP Rocky jumped through the crowd to get ready before the #MetGala 😭😭
— WhatsOnRap (@whatsonrap) May 2, 2023
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While climbing over the barricade, he inadvertently used a woman's face to hoist himself up. Although the woman was initially taken aback, she didn't seem to mind once she recognized the rapper. On Twitter, she even posted a selfie with the caption "hello I'm the girl."
hello I’m the girl https://t.co/XOHgHphq80 pic.twitter.com/V7rmRPHqf0
— maddy (@youareasapmadz) May 1, 2023
The incident left onlookers in shock, but it's not surprising that a celebrity like Rocky would go to great lengths to avoid being late to such a high-profile event.
While the woman's reaction may have been unexpected, it's a testament to how much influence and popularity A$AP Rocky has. In the end, it was just another crazy moment in the world of hip-hop and celebrity culture.
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