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Rihanna hit by heavy glass door after bodyguard fails to hold it, laughs off incident

By | January 20, 2026
Rihanna hit by heavy glass door after bodyguard fails to hold it, laughs off incident

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.

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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.