London, Feb 26 (IANS) Singer Rihanna's rumoured boyfriend Matt Kemp has spoken out about his new-found fame since he was linked to the singer, insisting he finds his celebrity status 'overwhelming'.

'It was a little overwhelming. I don't consider myself a model. I guess you get used to it (fame),' femalefirst.co.uk quoted him as saying.

The baseball player, who has been offered a string of modelling offers since he was linked to Rihanna, admits he is baffled about his newly-raised profile.