Rihanna was photographed smiling as she departed a New York City hotel with partner A$AP Rocky on Sunday, appearing unconcerned by the online debate sparked by his recent remarks at a concert.
Late last month, A$AP Rocky told female members of his audience at a show in Phoenix, Arizona, "Thank God y'all didn't know me when I was single, 'cause I would've f***** the s*** out of you." The comment drew criticism on social media, with some fans deeming it disrespectful to Rihanna.
Rihanna, however, seemed to pay no mind to the online chatter. She was seen beaming as she and Rocky approached a red Ferrari Purosangue. Rocky was observed escorting his partner to the passenger side of the vehicle.
The couple, who are parents to three children, have been seen together at several of Rocky's recent tour dates. Rihanna was not present at the Phoenix concert where the remark was made. Videos of the exchange circulated widely online, prompting some users to accuse Rocky of disrespecting both his audience and Rihanna.
Some fans expressed their disappointment, with comments such as "So many things could've been said instead, but he chooses the most stupid disrespectful thing to his audience and his partner" and "Rihanna if you don't leave this man lol, he's constantly disrespecting her."
However, not all reactions were negative, with some supporters defending Rocky, suggesting the comment was made in jest and that criticism was exaggerated.
Following the controversy, Rihanna was also seen in Beverly Hills engaged in a shopping spree, accompanied by an aide carrying multiple shopping bags from luxury stores.
