No One Understands How Rihanna Couldn't Get Into a Bar

That's right. Apparently, the It couple hit a snag during a chill Wednesday date night where they were seen publicly packing on the PDA for the first time since Rocky called her "the One." And in a viral video captured by a fan, it looked like it was all because Rih didn't have her ID.

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The weirdest part though? The bar was supposedly an overpriced spot in Williamsburg named Barcade, which every Brooklynite knows as a first Tinder date spot where you can drink while playing Street Fighter.

it’s funny because it’s true https://t.co/5j92eoE6RM pic.twitter.com/ODEuTbU29i

— ͏ ͏. (@skylaristired) June 24, 2021

But while we're starting to rethink our stance on the spot Rihanna goes to, the internet-at-large couldn't help but express their confusion over how the bouncer seemingly didn't recognize the international superstar. And crack R9 jokes, of course.

‘Sorry Riri, Rihanna, whatever your name is. I have to see ID. Stand to the side please. Thank you.’

IMAGINE 🥴😩 https://t.co/Iwp7prPRMD

— TEQUILA TAZE (@TazerBlack) June 24, 2021

He waiting on the album as well. I wouldn’t let Rihanna in neither 💀💀💀

— ✌︎︎ (@ayomidedoja) June 24, 2021

rihanna telling the bouncer who she is and he doesn’t care because he doesn’t remember the singer who hasn’t released an album in 5 years: pic.twitter.com/zP2NuFHiB8

— chu (@chuuzus) June 24, 2021

NO ALBUM NO ENTRY ❌ pic.twitter.com/nlFYFIuj0x

— sabrina ミ☆ (@legendarihhhh) June 24, 2021

Drake at home like: That never would’ve happened if she was with me. 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/RQFwcVvGS3

— Black AF 🖕🏼😝 (@ContessaJaneexo) June 24, 2021

Granted, a few people came to the bouncer's defense by explaining that it's a matter of the bar potentially losing its liquor license if they don't card every person who walks through the door. That said, some also went on to joke that the manager would probably be less than pleased about the incident — even though they were still reportedly able to get in.

Wouldn't matter. Law doesn't change because you put out an album. I'm not a stickler for the most part but you can lose your liquor license real easy, and her one time visit isn't going to pay the bills.

— mr brightbeard (@thekwazz) June 24, 2021

The bar owner talking to the bouncer after the situation… https://t.co/XLpNSeHb1F pic.twitter.com/qMvcs1BO0H

— LongBeachGriffy (@longbeachgriffy) June 24, 2021

Photo via Angela Weiss / AFP