Listen up, darlings—Ms. Rizzlerina is here to spill the tea hotter than Miley’s latest red carpet slay, and this time, we’re trading stilettos for steel-toed boots because something wickedly wild just stomped through the Tribeca Film Festival. Glitter meet grunge, because we need to talk about THE man in the death metal shirt who just crashed our collective Instagram feeds by cozying up to none other than the baddest buzzcut beauty herself—Ms. Miley Cyrus.
Now, before we dive face-first into this deliciously bizarre fashion pairing like it’s free champagne at an afterparty, let’s set the scene. The Tribeca Film Festival 2025. The mood? Cinematic. The crowd? Glitterati-packed. And the tea? Piping, honey.
Miley, as always, brought the starshine and sass, stepping out with a punk-glam aura that screamed, “Forget best dressed—I’m the main event.” But while flashbulbs danced around her couture chaos, fans zeroed in on the brooding, long-haired mystery man beside her, rocking a shirt that looked like it was screamed into existence by a banshee at midnight.
Yes, darling—Death Metal Man. We’re talking sleeves of ink, fierce facial foliage, and a vintage tee that probably growled before it was washed. His juxtaposition to Miley’s glittery grandeur had Twitter and TikTok frothing like a vegan latte left on a subway pole: WHO is he? A new beau? A bodyguard with a Slayer playlist? A bandmate? A barista with benefits?
Well hold onto your lip gloss, because your fave gossip diva did some backstage sleuthing worthy of an honorary Emmy, and here’s what we know:
The man in question is Cole “Hex” Hammond, an underground music producer and deathcore guitarist with a cult following so loyal they’d crowd-surf into the sun for him. Known for working with gritty thrash bands and female punk vocalists across Europe and South America, Hex is low-key high voltage—just the kind of chaotic energy Miley has been known to flirt with when she’s cooking up something new.
Sources close to the situation (read: my burner account DMed one of his fans) say Miley and Hex met at a Los Angeles sound bath event about nine months ago—yes, sound bath, darling; the chaotic-neutral chakra alignment we never knew we needed. They reportedly bonded over obscure vinyl, mutual Pisces placements, and a love for musical mayhem.
Now, are they romantically linked? That detail remains mysteriously under wraps like a Kardashian surprise baby, but one thing’s for sure: the chemistry is louder than a metal solo at 2AM. The pair arrived arm-in-arm at the screening of Miley’s directorial debut short film, Only Ashes (a dark, dreamy piece featuring desert moons, cryptic poetry, and yes, an original track from Hex himself).
Fashion bloggers are already dubbing them “Glam and Gloom,” a controversial couture collision that updates “opposites attract” to “icons collide.” And sweetie, isn’t that the new romance recipe? A pop goddess wrapped in sequins gallivanting with a man who looks like he bites guitars for breakfast? It’s giving rock renaissance with a hint of rebellion—and we’re absolutely living for it.
So whether Cole “Hex” Hammond is Miley’s musical muse, her metal man, or simply her scene-stealing plus one, one thing is gloriously clear: 2025’s most unexpected plus-one has arrived, and he didn’t come quietly.
Got your own hot take? Think Hex is about to launch Miley’s next sonic reinvention? Or is this all a red herring in vintage leather and irony? Sound off in the comments, tagged hot takes only.
Until next time, keep your glam fierce, your gossip fresh, and your death metal shirts press-ready for their close-up.
Stay fabulous, and let the gossip roll!
—Ms. Rizzlerina 💋
