Rihanna, the founder of Fenty Beauty, attended the final show of Mariah Carey’s “Christmas Time” tour at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on December 17.
Accompanied by her boyfriend A$AP Rocky and Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee, the trio enjoyed the festive concert from the floor. Rihanna was spotted singing along to iconic hits such as “We Belong Together,” “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and “My All,” showcasing her excitement for the holiday classics.
During the show, Rihanna and Jason Lee moved to the front row, where Mariah noticed the singer while ascending a staircase onto the stage. Stopping in her tracks, Mariah exclaimed, “Is that her? Oh my gosh!”
The moment was captured from multiple angles, and Rihanna playfully removed her sunglasses and waved her hands, calling out, “It’s me! I want an autograph!” The amusing exchange delighted fans, blending holiday cheer with a touch of humor.
Instead of continuing up the stairs, Mariah stepped back down to greet Rihanna, joking, “Doing this while walking backwards is a niche feat. I don’t ever want someone to say I’m a diva again!”
As she approached, Rihanna revealed to Jason’s camera that the idea to call out Mariah was encouraged by A$AP Rocky. “My man told me to do this,” she said with a laugh, while Jason reiterated, “Rocky made us do this.”
When Mariah reached her, Rihanna, visibly excited, asked Jason, “Should I have her sign my shirt or my t-t?” Jason humorously suggested the latter.
Rihanna then called out for a marker, declaring, “I need a signature!” Mariah, in turn, quipped back, “Who has the shades? Can I buy ‘em?” to which Rihanna generously replied, “Yeah, you can have them for free.”
Someone handed Mariah a marker, and Rihanna pulled down her shirt for the signature. When Mariah asked what she should write, Rihanna responded jokingly, “Mariah, the f–k you think? Whatever you want. Wow, this is iconic!”
As Mariah signed Rihanna’s chest, Rihanna took the microphone and addressed the crowd, exclaiming, “Mariah Carey is signing my t-t, y’all! This s–t is f–king epic. Look at that s–t! Look at that s–t, y’all! I love you.” The moment was a mix of humor and admiration, creating a viral highlight from the night.
After the memorable interaction, the two singers shared a warm embrace. Mariah returned to the stage, while Rihanna walked back to her seat, reuniting with A$AP Rocky.
She gave him a big hug, sharing the excitement of the unforgettable experience. Rihanna’s joyous presence at the concert added to the holiday magic of the evening, creating a moment fans are unlikely to forget.
The viral moment between Rihanna and Mariah came just a week after Mariah’s 13-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, surprised her onstage during her December 9 concert in Raleigh, North Carolina.
They presented her with flowers to celebrate “All I Want for Christmas Is You” reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 yet again. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Mariah addressed the audience, saying:
“Thank you. Wow! That was the perfect moment to find that out. It’s from the Hot 100? Well, thank you, everybody who helped make that possible. Thank you so much.”
Mariah’s enduring holiday anthem, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” continues to captivate listeners each season. The festive hit’s timeless charm has made it a global phenomenon and a staple of the holiday season.
As fans celebrated her latest milestone, the tour’s surprises and unforgettable moments, like her interaction with Rihanna, further solidified Mariah’s status as the queen of Christmas cheer.
