A moment from Mariah Carey’s “Here For It All Holiday Special” in Las Vegas sparked online buzz after footage showed singer Rihanna being asked by a fellow fan to sit down while dancing during the concert.
The interaction, which occurred as Carey performed her hit “We Belong Together,” went viral across social platforms and quickly drew reactions from fans.
Rihanna’s Viral Encounter At Mariah Carey’s Concert
During Mariah Carey’s holiday residency performance at Dolby Live on December 13, Rihanna was seen enthusiastically enjoying the show from the crowd. Videos circulating online captured her rising to her feet, dancing, waving her arms, and blowing kisses as Carey sang. It was during this energetic moment that a nearby concertgoer tapped Rihanna, seemingly asking her to sit so as not to obstruct their view.
The clip began with Mariah Carey’s sparkly stage appearance as she began singing a new number. The camera immediately panned to show Rihanna soaking up the moment while the singer belted her hit song.
According to video and eyewitness accounts, Rihanna briefly reacted with surprise before complying and sitting back down. The “Diamond” crooner abruptly stopped as she turned around to acknowledge the concert attendee. She exclaimed, “Oh, S**t!” before turning back to sing along to Carey’s tune. Social media users quickly shared the clip with captions highlighting the unusual interaction. One caption read: “The audacity to yell at Rihanna to sit down while she’s fangirling over Mariah Carey is wild.”
Fans Were Divided Over The Interaction
Online reaction was swift and widespread, with fans debating concert etiquette and sharing memes and comments related to the incident. “Imagine being the person who told RIHANNA to sit down at a concert… the confidence is actually impressive,” someone joked. Some of Rihanna’s fans showed support for the singer by defending her actions during the show. Standing at a concert is not rude. If you go to a concert and sit, that’s on you,” one person declared.
A second fan showed disapproval for the concertgoer writing,” Aye, tough crowd in Vegas! Bet that audience member thought they were at a quiet library, not a diva showdown/ Where’s the fun in that?” Despite Rihanna’s fans noting that it was only right to stand at a concert, another faction of commenters disagreed. One person countered, “But she was obstructing the view. What will you have the audience do?” “Just because she’s a celeb doesn’t mean she gets to block my view,” another critic lashed out.
Rihanna Never Shies Away From Displaying Her Admiration For Carey
Before the viral clip changed the direction of pop culture conversations, Rihanna was spotted letting her hair down at the concert. She displayed her festive mood, singing along to evergreen hits like “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” The Las Vegas moment was not the first time Rihanna graced a Mariah Carey performance. In a widely shared incident during Carey’s 2024 Christmastime tour, the two music icons shared an unforgettable backstage exchange.
Carey famously signed Rihanna’s chest during a show at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, and the star proudly announced the autograph to the crowd, calling it “iconic.” That memorable interaction made headlines at the time, with footage showing the “Dreamlover” singer making her way through the crowd to greet Rihanna.
She also indulged her playful request for a signature. These high-profile fan crossovers have helped draw increased attention to Carey’s holiday concerts and added to the festive atmosphere surrounding her performances.
