Rihanna Steps Out at the Cannes Festival Alongside A$AP Rocky, Sparking Buzz Over His Teeth

The couple has continued to generate buzz across the internet in recent months, from courtroom headlines and a pregnancy reveal to their latest viral moment involving the rapper.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky glowed at the rainy "Highest 2 Lowest" world premiere on Monday night, May 19, at France's Cannes Film Festival. The couple dripped in love and fashion as they navigated the rainy red carpet, but some fans were more distracted than dazzled, particularly by Rocky’s teeth.

Rocky wore a sleek black suit, black Ray-Bans, and a full set of grillz as he hit the red carpet for the Spike Lee-directed "Highest 2 Lowest" premiere, where he stars alongside Denzel Washington.

Rihanna, glowing in a vibrant electric-blue dress with cutouts and a scarf-tie neckline, cradled her baby bump while posing beside him. The pair, undeterred by the rain, stood under a shared umbrella, radiating chemistry and charm.

At one point, A$AP Rocky rested his chin on Rihanna's shoulder while gently holding her belly, creating one of the night's most intimate moments. Despite the sweet scene, much of the online chatter veered toward Rocky. Some fans admired the couple's style and presence but others zeroed in on his dental look.

One curious fan couldn’t help but ask, "What has he on the teeth?" Another person seemed just as puzzled, wondering aloud, "What is up with his teeth???" A third didn't hold back, questioning, "What's with his teeth. Look [sic] terrible and neck tattoo."

Someone else suggested, "Metal mouth 😢😢😢." A stunned viewer pleaded for clarity, "Please tell me he’s wearing a grill and that's NOT his real teeth!!" Another fan admitted their attention was completely derailed, "I can't focus on the dress because I'm blinded by the TEETH OMG WHYYYYY? You have money, get normal teeth, please!"

One commenter noted, "Rocky had on grillz. Makes his teeth look gross. Otherwise, nice pic of both." Finally, someone offered a full breakdown, "I don't think the dress is flattering, nor are those grills doing Rocky any aesthetic favours. I do like her shoes and jewelry a lot, and think his baggy suit is playful and cool. Love him carrying the umbrella for her 💖."

This event marked the couple's second red carpet appearance this month, following Rihanna's headline-making baby bump reveal at the Met Gala in New York City on May 5. That moment confirmed what many fans had speculated, that the stars are expecting baby number three.

Rihanna closed out the 2025 Met Gala with a showstopping appearance that blended tailored menswear with couture-level drama. She arrived last on the carpet in a custom black pinstripe ensemble that reimagined the classic suit with striking detail.

A cropped black jacket sat over a corseted bodice that framed her baby bump. The matching skirt was draped and cinched at the hips, with a thigh-high slit that added movement to the structured look. Underneath, Rihanna wore a crisp white shirt and a large maroon-and-black polka dot bow tie.

Her black-and-white pointed heels peeked out from under the skirt as she walked, and she completed the look with a wide-brimmed black hat.

Her makeup was kept soft and luminous—glowing skin, subtly defined eyes, and blush-toned lips. Blue statement rings and a brooch added just the right amount of sparkle.

Fans quickly flooded social media with congratulations and admiration. One wrote, "She looks adorable and very appropriate!!" Another fan shared, "This is the best I’ve seen her look. She’s happy and glowing. Her outfit is edgy and classy. Pregnancy looks so great on this woman."

Another commented, "Congratulations she looks so beautiful. [sic]" And another echoed the sentiment with, "Congratulations your look stunning. [sic]" The singer and businesswoman already shares two sons with Rocky. While walking the carpet, Rocky, who served as a co-chair for the event, also acknowledged the baby news.

He told reporters, "I'm glad everybody's happy for us because we're definitely happy." Through highs on the red carpet and lows in the courtroom, Rihanna and Rocky have stood firmly by each other's side.

Their united front was evident when Rocky was found not guilty in his felony assault trial involving former friend Terell Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli. The verdict came after nearly three hours of jury deliberation on February 18, 2025, in Los Angeles.

The 36-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, had been facing two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon over a 2021 incident near a Hollywood hotel.

Despite allegations from Ephron, no firearm was recovered by authorities. However, Ephron claimed he later found two 9-millimeter shell casings at the scene.

Sam Bassett, a criminal defense attorney, stated, "Police failed to find the gun and that became the strongest point for the defense."

Following the not-guilty verdict, Rocky immediately ran into the audience and embraced his partner, Rihanna, the mother of his children. The emotional moment was captured on video and quickly went viral.

Users across multiple platforms shared their reactions to Rocky's post-verdict embrace with Rihanna. On X, one user commented, "Who was the blonde he hugged first tho [sic]?"

Another user observed, "He hugged another girl BEFORE he hugged his woman I think you should start a fight [sic]."

Others focused on his emotional moment with Rihanna, with one stating, "the way Asap Rocky ran over and gave Rihanna a hug after the not guilty verdict >>> [sic]."

On Instagram, users had similar responses. One questioned, "Why did the blonde think he'd be running to hug her instead of RiRi [sic]??"

Another expressed, "Why do I wanna cry for this man?!" A different user echoed the sentiment, writing, "Aww the way he jumped on rihanna made me wanna cry yes [sic]."

TikTok users also reacted strongly to the viral video. One user wrote, "Him sprinting to her after [sic]." Others were curious about the sequence of hugs, with one asking, "who is the blonde woman [sic]." Another user focused on Rihanna's reaction, commenting, "Riri's face."

The trial, which had the potential to impact Rocky's career, concluded with his acquittal. Legal experts pointed to the lack of physical evidence as a key factor in his defense, but much of the public discussion centered on his courtroom reaction and him embracing Rihanna.