Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stepped out in dazzling outfits for a surprise appearance at the 2024 Fashion Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday night (December 2), even after Rihanna hinted last month that she may retire from music.
Rihanna was not scheduled to appear at the event, according to reports, making her and her longtime beau’s surprise appearance that much more special. Rihanna and Rocky, who went public in 2020, share two children, sons RZA and Riot.
On Monday, although they wore strikingly different shades, both Rihanna and A$AP wore blue for the 2024 Fashion Awards – the Barbadian singer and beauty entrepreneur wore a fur coat chic powder blue with a black corset underneath, the star chose black leather opera gloves along with a wide-brimmed turquoise hat.
Rocky played it a bit safer with a significantly darker blue tone, the rapper wearing a classic modern take on a navy jacket and a pair of matching pants along with red accents on the tie. Check out some photos and videos of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky on the red carpet below.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna attend the 2024 Fashion Awards Presented by Pandora at Royal Albert Hall on December 02, 2024 in London, England. Kate Green/Getty Images
In November, Rihanna sparked speculation about her possible retirement from music during an appearance in Barbados. At an event for her Fenty Beauty brand, the globally renowned singer shared some heartfelt reflections on her career, revealing that although her music has brought her recognition, but “God had plans beyond the art form” for her.
However, Rihanna still credits music with creating opportunities that allowed her to explore other areas of business. “Music opened doors for me, but the good Lord had more complicated plans for me,” she explains. The singer emphasized that her work with Fenty Beauty feels authentic and meaningful, allowing her to be creative in a way that aligns with her passion.
Organized by Pandora, the 2024 Fashion Awards “unite the global fashion community in London, the home of fashion and creativity, to celebrate change leaders, celebrate excellence and support the next generation of creative talent,” the event’s website states.
In addition, the Fashion Awards also “act as the main fundraising activity for the BFC Foundation, which supports the growth and future success of the British fashion industry through a focus on education, sponsorship and business advisor”.
Barbadian singer Rihanna and American rapper Asap Rocky pose on the red carpet upon arriving at the 2024 Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 2, 2024. BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP/Getty Images
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