“You either get it or you don’t” - Fans divided as ASAP Rocky carries umbrella with revolver handler at Met Gala months after beating gun case

ASAP Rocky made headlines at the 2025 Met Gala, when fans noticed a detail on his outfit that got everyone talking. The rapper carried an umbrella which had a revolver shaped handle. This accessory choice comes just months after he was acquitted in a highly publicized felony gun assault case.

The Harlem born artist, who was one of the co-chairs at this year’s Met Gala alongside Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton, stepped in a sharp black tailored look, adhering with the evening’s theme: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.

But it wasn’t his suit that set social media abuzz, it was the gun-like handle of his umbrella. The accessory prompted a swift debate online. One user simply said:

"Asap rocky carrying an umbrella that also looks like a gun... very meaningful, you either get it or you don’t."

Several other people joined in and stated how the accessory was indeed very creative and thoughtful.

"The umbrella did it for me thats so creative." Said one X user.

"That umbrella is hard, Rocky looks happy a*. Congrats on baby no. 3" Wrote another.

"A revolver umbrella is next level dedication" Remarked a fan.

"ASAP showed up like Rihanna dropped him off and said “don’t embarrass me.” Mission accomplished, sir." Quipped another.

On the other hand, there were few people who despised Rocky’s outfit and stated that the outfit looked simple when compared to the outfits worn by other celebrities.

"Fresh but played it way too safe in regards to the theme…had better looks going to court recently." Said an internet user.

"What a stupid looking outfit. F**king ugly." Said another.

A look into Asap Rocky’s recent legal controversy as he talks about his third baby with Rihanna

ASAP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was acquitted in February of charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The case revolved around tensions with a former friend, A$AP Relli, who accused the rapper of shooting at him in 2021.

According to reports, the defense argued that the shots were blanks from a prop gun, used for a music video, and eventually the jury sided with ASAP Rocky.

Rocky’s partner Rihanna, with whom he has two children and is currently expecting a third, supported him throughout the trial. According to Daily Mail, even though he did not want to expose her to the stress of the courtroom, she insisted on attending.

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky will soon be a family of five, the rapper revealed at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 that he was “happy” over the news.

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"It feels amazing, you know, It's time that we show the people what we was cooking up, and I'm glad everybody's happy for us, 'cause we definitely happy, you know." He told The Associated Press.

Rihanna arrived late at the gala, wearing a pinstripe that highlighted her pregnancy. Her attire featured a structured bodice, maxi skirt, bolero jacket, wide-brimmed hat, and necktie.

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