Carmelo Anthony Clarifies Viral Rihanna Meme Origin

Carmelo Anthony recently shared the backstory behind the viral meme of him staring at Rihanna during the 2014 Met Gala afterparty on his podcast '7 PM in Brooklyn.' He recounted the chaotic scene at the small venue, where the arrival of celebrities caused a flurry of camera flashes. Anthony humorously described how he was trying to keep a low profile when Rihanna walked in, leading to the iconic moment captured in the photo. Despite his effort to avoid attention, the flashes caught him off guard as he looked up to find Rihanna posing right in front of him. Many fans have reacted skeptically to his explanation, recalling how the internet had previously spun the moment into a narrative of him being ready to 'risk it all' for her. While he acknowledged the viral nature of the meme, Anthony expressed that he never resisted the public's reaction to it, admitting it was indeed funny.