Nine-time Grammy Award winner Rihanna has confirmed she is pregnant with her second child after surprising fans with a baby bump during her highly anticipated comeback at the Super Bowl 57 on Sunday.
The 34-year-old, who gave birth to her first child just nine months ago, sent social media into a frenzy as she took to the stage and rubbed her tummy in front of a global audience of millions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where the Philadelphia Eagles are taking on the Kansas City Chiefs.
A representative for star confirmed the baby news shortly after the performance finished.
It marks the first time she has performed on live television since 2018, where she joined DJ Khaled on stage to sing Wild Thoughts at the Grammy Awards.
Rihanna started off the show suspended on a platform high above the field as she belted out her single B**** Better Have My Money. She was dressed in a baggy scarlet jumpsuit that covered up her curves and was strapped loosely on her.
She’s back! Rihanna was suspended high above the field as she began her Super Bowl Half Time performance with B**** Better Have My Money. The song was ironic, as Rihanna and past Half Time performers have not been paid
Baby number two! Her appearance also set of pregnancy speculation online due to her tight-fitting garment, but shortly after the Halftime show wrapped up she confirmed that she was expecting her second child
Nailed it! Rihanna stuck to the classics but had the crowd on its feet with her assured performance, which didn’t betray her years away from the stage
However, she wore a skin-tight bodysuit underneath that highlighted her burgeoning baby bump.
She shares her first child, who was born on May 13, 2022, with the rapper A$AP Rocky, who kept a low profile at the event. The two have kept their growing family under the radar, and so far neither musician has shared the name of their child.
The hitmaker paired the suit with a set of chunky red trainers. The platform she was suspended on then descended toward the field, where she joined a bevy of dancers in white on stage.
She kept her dancing moves to a minimum while letting the backup dancers pick up the slack.
Rihanna stuck to the hits and didn’t reveal any new songs during her performance, which featured 12 songs. She had the crowd going wild as she transitioned into Where Have You Been, followed by the hit Only Girl (In The World).
We Found Love, Rude Boy and her hit Work followed, though her collaborator Drake wasn’t featured on the later song. She continued with Wild Thoughts and Pour It Up.
The hitmaker made some controversial song choices, including an excerpt of her verse from the rapper Kanye West’s All Of The Lights, and she also performed part of Jay-Z’s Run This Town, which also featured West in its original version.
West was disgraced after making numerous anti-Semitic comments, including reportedly praising Adolf Hitler.
Nothing to hide: Underneath her baggy jumpsuit, Rihanna wore a skin-tight bodysuit that highlighted her burgeoning baby bump. The broadcast included a striking shot of the camera pulling away from her as she rubbed her stomach
Odd choice: The hitmaker made some controversial song choices, including an excerpt of her verse from the disgraced rapper Kanye West’s All Of The Lights, and she also performed part of Jay-Z’s Run This Town, which also featured West in its original version
High flying: Rihanna didn’t appear to have any fear of heights as she performed high above the ground, though she was harnessed to the platform for safety
Taking it easy: Rihanna kept her dancing moves to a minimum while letting the white-clad backup dancers pick up the slack
Just the hits: Rihanna stuck to the hits and didn’t reveal any new songs during her performance, which featured 12 songs. She had the crowd going wild as she transitioned into Where Have You Been, followed by the hit Only Girl (In The World)
Cream of the crop: We Found Love, Rude Boy and her hit Work followed, though her collaborator Drake wasn’t featured on the later song. She continued with Wild Thoughts and Pour It Up
Grand finale: Rihanna concluded her performance with the one-two punch of Umbrella and then Diamonds as the closer
Rihanna concluded her performance with the one-two punch of Umbrella and then Diamonds as the closer.
She eschewed some of the pyrotechnics of recent Super Bowl halftime performances and seemingly bet that her fans would be happy to see her without the added theatrics.
The superstar, who was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, has not released a solo album since January 2016. Her only solo music in the last seven years came in October, when she released Lift Me Up in tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman for the Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which earned the singer a nomination for an Academy Award.
Although Rihanna’s partner A$AP Rocky (real name: Rakim Mayers) stayed out of the spotlight for most of the game, he put on a sweet display by showing he was rooting for his love.
The rapper took to the field in a black jacket paying tribute to the Work singer that that featured her tattooed hand rising from a cityscape while holding a football.
His jacket also included an American flag and an NFL logo, and he rocked a Fenty cap as well to support Rihanna’s brands.
Rihanna’s pregnancy reveal was surprising, as she previously told Apple Music’s Nadeska Alexis before the performance that she had been hesitant to sign on to the performance because she had recently given birth.
‘I was like, “You sure? I’m three months postpartum. Should I be making major decisions like this right now? I might regret this,”‘ she said, via The Hollywood Reporter.
‘When you become a mom, there’s something that just happens where you feel like you could take on the world — you can do anything,’ Rihanna continued. ‘And the Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world, so as scary as that was … there’s something exhilarating about the challenge of it all.
‘It’s important for my son to see that,’ she added.
Sweet: Although Rihanna’s partner A$AP Rocky (real name: Rakim Mayers) stayed out of the spotlight for most of the game, he put on a loving display by showing he was rooting for her
Striking: The rapper took to the field in a black jacket paying tribute to the Work singer that that featured her tattooed hand rising from a cityscape while holding a football
Patriotic: His jacket also included an American flag and an NFL logo, and he rocked a Fenty cap as well to support Rihanna’s brands
Changed her mind? Rihanna’s pregnancy reveal was surprising, as she previously told Apple Music’s Nadeska Alexis before the performance that she had been hesitant to sign on to the performance because she had recently given birth
Second thoughts: ‘I was like, “You sure? I’m three months postpartum. Should I be making major decisions like this right now? I might regret this,”‘ she said, via The Hollywood Reporter
Thrilling: ‘When you become a mom, there’s something that just happens where you feel like you could take on the world — you can do anything,’ Rihanna continued. ‘And the Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world, so as scary as that was … there’s something exhilarating about the challenge of it all.
Family: ‘It’s important for my son to see that,’ she added
Rihanna’s appearance and her clinging red garment left fans freaking out on social media as the wondered aloud if she might be expecting another child, ahead of her eventual confirmation.
Some thought that a pre-Super Bowl interview with NFL Total Access hinted at her baby bump, as she cryptically said, ‘I’m thinking about bringing someone,’ though her performance featured no guests.
Her display came just one day short of nine months since she gave birth to her first child.
‘Wait is Rihanna pregnant or am I seeing s***???’ wrote one Twitter user who spoke for many.
Some users simply shared photos of her bump-bearing outfit, which seemed to speak for itself.
One humorous post referenced fans’ long-simmering disappointment that Rihanna hasn’t released an album since 2016’s acclaimed Anti, aside from some isolated guest verses and the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever song Lift Me Up.
‘Me realizing Rihanna is pregnant again, and we’re never getting another album,’ one fan speculated while adding a crying emoji.
Another user brought the rapper Tyler, the Creator — who is friends with Rihanna’s partner A$AP Rocky — into the discussion of her possible pregnancy. The former Odd Future member previously complained that Rocky wasn’t on his most recent album and had ignored him for months as his relationship with Rihanna heated up.
‘Tyler, the Creator when he finds out Rihanna’s pregnant again:,’ wrote one Twitter user who posted a photo of someone in a Footlocker uniform as they seemed to cry against a pole amid a rainstorm.
Shocking speculation: Rihanna’s appearance and her clinging red garment left fans freaking out on social media as the wondered aloud if she might be expecting another child
Visual evidence? Some users simply shared photos of her curves-bearing outfit, which seemed to speak for itself
The suffering continues: One humorous post referenced fans’ long-simmering disappointment that Rihanna hasn’t released an album since 2016’s acclaimed Anti, aside from some isolated guest verses and the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever song Lift Me Up
Feeling left out: Another user brought the rapper Tyler, the Creator — who is friends with Rihanna’s partner A$AP Rocky — into the discussion of her possible pregnancy. The former Odd Future member previously complained that Rocky wasn’t on his most recent album and had ignored him for months as his relationship with Rihanna heated up
Another humorous post featured a photo of Bad Bunny glancing out a window. ‘Me trying to figure out if Rihanna is pregnant or not,’ the person wrote.
Some people expressed concerns about assuming she was pregnant just based on her clearly visible bump.
‘Rihanna pregnant or am I disrespectful??’ one person worried.
David Mack joked that search engines were being inundated with people trying to learn if Rihanna was truly pregnant.
Drake, who has previously dated Rihanna and has expressed his love for the songstress, was lambasted in some posts.
‘Drake after finding out Rihanna pregnant again…’ one user wrote while posting a photo of Michael B. Jordan looking disappointment.
The rapper infamously unfollowed Rihanna shortly after she complained that he made her uncomfortable by declaring his ‘love’ for her while introducing her ahead of presenting her with the Vanguard Award award at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.
He has also reportedly unfollowed A$AP Rocky on social media.
Questions: Another humorous post featured a photo of Bad Bunny glancing out a window. ‘Me trying to figure out if Rihanna is pregnant or not,’ the person wrote
Awkward: Some people expressed concerns about assuming she was pregnant just based on her clearly visible bump. ‘Rihanna pregnant or am I disrespectful??’ one person worried
Truth: David Mack joked that ‘everyone’ was online searching for ‘rihanna pregnant’
Ouch: Drake, who has previously dated Rihanna and has expressed his love for the songstress, was lambasted in some posts. ‘Drake after finding out Rihanna pregnant again…’ one user wrote while posting a photo of Michael B. Jordan looking disappointment
Rihanna’s show was attended by a bevy of other stars who were likely as excited to see her finally perform again as viewers back at home.
Jay-Z, who played a pivotal role in getting the songstress a record contract, was spotted on the field with his daughter Blue Ivy — whom he shares with his wife Beyoncé — and the rapper Lil Uzi Vert. Paul McCartney, who…
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