A video of Rihanna handling a security mishap with her trademark sarcasm has gone viral following an incident outside the Four Seasons Hotel in Manhattan.
The 37-year-old mogul was exiting the hotel when her bodyguard failed to hold open a heavy glass door, allowing it to swing back and strike her.
Despite the impact, the singer remained composed, offering a dry, sarcastic retort to the guard: “Such a gentleman you are.”
The billionaire singer laughed it off, delivering witty, sarcastic, playful shade that amused fans.
The moment, captured by onlookers and paparazzi, has since generated millions of views across X and Instagram.
While social media reactions ranged from concern to humour, many fans praised the singer for her restraint amid the chaotic atmosphere created by flashing cameras and crowds.
X user @Falz Tycoon commented, “Wow, that looks like a pretty awkward and unfortunate moment.”
@GodswillRed added, “The bodyguard is not to blame, though.”
@ThotGoss asked, “Why is her bodyguard an old ass white man?’’
Rihanna was in New York to support her partner, A$AP Rocky, who is currently promoting his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb.
The couple, who share three children, have been a frequent fixture in the city’s fashion and music scene over the past week.
Industry observers noted that this is not the first time the singer has faced a security blunder; a similar incident occurred in 2016 outside a New York office building.
However, no reports indicate any changes to her security detail following this latest event.
The “Lift Me Up” singer, recently valued by Forbes as a billionaire due to the success of Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, continues to be praised by followers for her “unbothered” response to the minor collision.