Carmelo Anthony is opening up about the context behind his renowned ?risk it all? photo featuring Rihanna, shedding light on the emotions captured in that moment.
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Carmelo Anthony Explains His Expression in the Viral ?Risk It All? Photo With Rihanna
This past week, a new episode of Anthony?s podcast, ?7PM in Brooklyn,? dropped on YouTube. Approximately an hour and twenty-eight minutes into the episode, Melo was prompted to elaborate on the circumstances surrounding his famous photo with Rihanna, which was taken during a 2014 event linked to the Met Gala.
In the iconic image, Melo appears to gaze intently at Rihanna as she poses for photographers, a moment that has gone viral.
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Since then, the expression on his face has sparked numerous discussions on social media, with many interpreting it as him being ready to ?risk it all? for Rihanna.
?We were already enjoying ourselves. Whenever a celebrity arrives, the atmosphere changes dramatically? There?s a frenzy when you step into the room. I finally managed to get through the cameras and found my spot, feeling more comfortable sitting down? trying to stay low-key,? he shared.
It was then that Rihanna made her entrance, according to Melo?s account.
?When Rih walked in, the cameras erupted? All I could see were those bright flashes,? he explained. ?And there was nowhere else to go, so I thought, ?Please don?t come over here.? The flashes kept going, so I lowered my head, looked up, and there she was, right in front of me, posing? And I was like, ?Really?’?
Check out Melo?s complete story below.
Reactions from Social Media Users on Melo’s Explanation
Following his revelations regarding the viral ?risk it all? photo with Rihanna, social media users took to the podcast?s Instagram account to express their thoughts and reactions.
Instagram user @brownskin_tommy commented, ?Nah, he definitely looks like ?why tf she bring them over here’?
Another user, @nash_pvckinsta, shared, ?That?s the expression all New Yorkers make when they?re thinking ?are you serious right now??
User @silentstare remarked, ?The story makes sense, but the angle of that shot made it look wild. ?
User @lindodalion added, ?We really needed that backstory. Appreciate it! ?
Instagram user @soldwithcyn expressed, ?He really looked annoyed. That wasn?t the face of someone ready to risk it all; it was more like ?If you don?t get that camera out of my face, dawg? lol?
User @roldanav_ commented, ?Everyone assumed Melo was about to risk it all, but he was just super irritated. ?
User @divinekeahcreations humorously said, ?Bahahaha, it all makes so much sense because he was definitely mugging! ?
User @ceomitch chimed in, ?I?ve never seen you look like that, bro. What?s going on??? ?
User @knicksomnifan concluded, ?That?s his story, and he?s sticking to it! ?
La La Anthony Discusses Her Decision to Keep Carmelo Anthony?s Last Name
As previously reported by The Shade Room, in August 2024, Carmelo made headlines through his ex-wife La La Anthony. During that time, La La addressed her choice to retain her last name despite her divorce from Melo. She further elaborated that the achievements of their son, Kiyan, in sports played a significant role in her decision.
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