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Summer Walker attended the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday (Sept. 7) with a new man by her side.<\/a> Walking the red carpet in a fun, colorful outfit, the Atlanta star hit the star-studded event, feeding cotton candy and canoodling with her mystery date.<\/p>\n Entertainment Tonight\u2019s<\/a> Denny Directo asked the 29-year-old about her date and the extent of their relationship. In May,<\/a> Summer Walker confirmed she and then-boyfriend Rico\u00a0Recklezz had parted ways.<\/p>\n \u201cOh, this is my special friend,\u201d explained the \u201cUnloyal\u201d performer. \u201cMind y\u2019all business!\u201d<\/p>\n Denny Directo then aimed his questions at her date, asking how they met, and he revealed it was through mutual friends in Los Angeles. Directo continued to ask Summer, \u201cHow long have you two been dating?\u201d The R&B singer<\/a> reminded the interviewer, \u201cMind yo business,\u201d as she was ushered away.<\/p>\n Fans took to social media to share their opinion about the chart-topping musician\u2019s surprise date.<\/p>\n \u201cGreat promo<\/a> for the upcoming album!\u201d shared one user on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cNAWT SUMMER WALKER HAVING A SUGAR DADDY,\u201d exclaimed<\/a> another.<\/p>\n \u201cWho this white man kissing on summer walker ? asked a fan, making use of a Nene Leakes meme.<\/p>\n \u201cnot summer walker hard launching her white sugar daddy,\u201d joked another X user <\/a>with a crying laughter emoji.<\/p>\n \u201cSummer Walker got tired of getting dogged out by ni**as and got her a white sugar daddy,\u201d suggested another fan <\/a>with crying laughter emojis.<\/p>\n The singer herself declared \u201cF**k My Type,\u201d as she uploaded photos from the evening to her Instagram <\/a>account.<\/p>\n The Grammy-nominated singer seemed to have enjoyed the night, as snapshots with Latto, Sabrina Carpenter, and Paris Hilton were included in her Instagram dump. Elsewhere in her conversation with Directo, Summer Walker shared how Pamela Anderson inspired her bright turquoise look.<\/p>\n \u201cShe had the same outfit in pink for her VMA look,\u201d shared Summer, referencing Anderson\u2019s 1999 moment at the award show. The full look included an oversized pink fuzzy hat, white corset, form-fitting blinged-out capri pants, and strappy heels.<\/p>\n Directo continued to push for more info from Summer Walker\u2019s date, asking, \u201cDoes that make you Tommy Lee?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou can say that,\u201d he answered. Watch the full interview below.<\/p>\n More from VIBE.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for Vibe’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n