Surprise! Rihanna arrives at the Met Gala fashionably late with A$AP Rocky

Rihannaknew theMet Galawouldn't be complete without a grand entrance from her.

The singer made a surprise appearance at the May 4 event, with the first photos from the night showing her leaving New York City's Carlyle Hotel in a metallic gown that covered her neck to the tops of her feet.

And just like last year,she arrived fashionably late, strolling in well after it seemed like co-chairBeyoncé shut down the carpetwith husbandJay-Zand daughterBlue Ivy.

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Rihanna's partner, A$AP Rocky, had been an anticipated guest; heco-chaired the 2025 installment.

At last year's Met Gala, Rihanna – no stranger to dramatic reveals –showed off her baby bump, confirming she was pregnant with her and Rocky's third child,Rocki Irish Mayers,who was born on Sept. 13.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Rihanna makes surprise Met Gala appearance