Jennie and Rihanna were both reportedly spotted at Governors Ball on Sunday, June 7. It was the last night of the event, held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in New York City.
Jennie and Rihanna were spotted watching A$AP Rocky's set at the Governors Ball Festival tonight. pic.twitter.com/tw51pGdGwK
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) June 8, 2026
While official representatives have yet to confirm Rihanna’s presence. They were there to watch A$AP Rocky finish the night, which was one of the most popular days of the festival. Fans have also been talking about their history together, noting that the two have known each other since 2019. Videos on social media show that Rihanna and Jennie gave each other a warm hug. It looked like a genuine, friendly reunion. Fans noticed that both artists were smiling brightly when they met. They mentioned that the real, friendly interaction felt refreshing in a world where celebrity events often feel very staged.
News of them spread quickly online, but Jennie and Rihanna weren’t just other celebrities in the audience. Jennie was also one of the main performers that night. Because she and A$AP Rocky were both headliners, it made the festival’s final day even more exciting.
Jennie makes history at Governors Ball 2026
It was a huge moment for K-pop fans. Reports say it was a major milestone because a member of BLACKPINK headlined a big American music festival as a solo artist for the first time. Fans were so excited about this that they were celebrating even before she started her performance. For an hour, she completely owned the stage with high energy.
She performed 17 songs, expertly mixing her rapping with strong live vocals. She started with the catchy beat of ‘Filter’ and then went through a string of hits like ‘Damn Right,’ ‘Mantra,’ and ‘Handlebars.’ The best part of the night was when she surprised everyone by performing a brand-new song for the first time, which she had previously teased during a recent appearance in Seoul.