A$AP Rocky’s Facepalm Moment: An Apology for the Viral Met Gala Slip-Up
Another day, another viral moment, and this one comes courtesy of A$AP Rocky. The rapper recently found himself in hot water after a less-than-graceful encounter with a fan during the 2023 Met Gala. In a segment with Vogue’s “Life in Looks,” Rocky recounted the incident where he accidentally facepalmed a fan while trying to scale a barricade outside The Carlyle hotel. Apparently, the urgency to get to his hotel room before the prestigious gala led to an unintended collision, resulting in the fan’s glasses being knocked askew. “I was gonna be late for the Met Gala,” he explained. “This poor young little lady, man, I didn’t even know that I messed up her glasses.”
Rocky was candid about the whole affair, extending a heartfelt apology to the fan, saying, “To whoever that young lady was. Again, I apologize. I’m so sorry. I ain’t mean to do that, sweetheart.” The fan, who goes by the Twitter handle @youareasapmadz, had shared a selfie post-incident, humorously captioning it, “A$AP Rocky just literally jumped over me.” Rocky didn’t miss a beat, replying, “LOL MY FAULT $WEETHEART” and even followed her account, adding a layer of unexpected intimacy to the situation. The fan later joked about immortalizing the moment on a T-shirt, because, honestly, why not?
As he reviewed his fashion moments and the significant looks he’s worn throughout his career, A$AP Rocky also reflected on his Met Gala appearance, which was themed around the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. He donned a striking ensemble—a red plaid kilt paired with bedazzled jeans that certainly made a statement. “I was just like, ‘Man, I’m going full throttle today,’” he said, showcasing his flair for over-the-top fashion. He even referenced the late Lagerfeld’s style, mentioning he was paying homage to the designer’s elegance while adding his unique twist.
In the grand scheme of things, the facepalm incident seems pretty minor, but it’s moments like these that remind us just how unpredictable fame can be. A$AP Rocky’s mix of charm and sincerity in addressing the mishap keeps things light and relatable, and honestly, who wouldn’t want to be part of a story that includes a celeb acknowledgment, even if it comes with a side of glasses misfortune? So, if this becomes a trending topic, just remember where you heard it first.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Vogue, People Magazine
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
