RIHANNA WILL HEADLINE THE 2023 SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW
That’s right! Rihanna officially announced that she will be performing at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show in February of next year.
RiRi took to Instagram and posted a photo of her holding a branded NFL football confirming the exciting news.
Not too many artists turn down a Super Bowl performance as the game usually draws in the biggest single TV audience every year. The game is scheduled to take place at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ on February 12.
“Rihanna is a generational talent, a woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at every turn,” said Jay-Z in the official announcement. “A person born on the small island of Barbados who became one of the most prominent artists ever. Self-made in business and entertainment.”
Rihanna was also offered to headline the 2019 Halftime show but declined the invite in a decision to show solidarity with Colin Kaepernick.
Although she will headlining at one of the biggest events of the year, the super star singer has not released an album since 2016. This has fans on the edge of their seat eager to know if new music will be on the way from the “Pon De Replay” singer.
Rihanna is doing the super bowl this means Rihanna The ARTIST is back and we are getting new music after all! pic.twitter.com/VCbQAWgZvu
— chu (@chuuzus) September 25, 2022
SUPER BOWL PERFORMANCE PROBABLY MEANS NEW MUSIC FROM RIHANNA WE MADE IT YALL pic.twitter.com/ehwrb6WM52
— t (@ANTlOVO) September 25, 2022
Rihanna is finally headlining the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show!!!!! This means new music is coming!!!
— 𝙱𝚎𝚌𝚌𝚊. (@MJFINESSELOVER) September 25, 2022
Me rushing the Super Bowl field to ask Rihanna when new music is coming pic.twitter.com/XUyrgcFPLH
— The CGS Show (@theCGSshow) September 25, 2022
Other fans think that she will be promoting her fashion house brand, Fenty and her performance will also be a classic “Fenty Sports” announcement.
Rihanna bout to announce Fenty Sports. Y’all not getting no album.
— Marty Byrde Composure (@TopherPatt) September 25, 2022
Rihanna at the superbowl: pic.twitter.com/OlyqntS0eO
— toss a coin to your witcher (@itsayosigns) September 25, 2022
rihanna leaving the super bowl stage after explaining all the new fenty products coming in 2024 pic.twitter.com/yhPtNWL9Qm
— tia (@cursedhive) September 25, 2022
Some even speculate that there will be no music performance at all.
Rihanna leaving the superbowl halftime show after promoting fenty beauty for 12 minutes straight: pic.twitter.com/w2A1S5oYXR
— Seddera Side⚡️ (@sedderaside) September 25, 2022
rihanna performing her makeup brand live at the 2023 super bowl halftime show pic.twitter.com/5aTMzQfWaw
— A+ (@aplus16d) September 25, 2022
Overall, Rihanna has the world talking about what’s to come and it’s guaranteed that she won’t disappoint.
Me in my living room during the superbowl @rihanna pic.twitter.com/zzXRlF21IE
— s (@rih_eyes) September 25, 2022
The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show will be telecast and produced by DPS. Roc Nation and Jesse Collins serve as executive producers and Hamish Hamilton serves as director.
“Rihanna is an incredible recording artist who is a favorite for many millions of Apple Music customers around the world,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music and Beats. “We’re excited to partner with Rihanna, Roc Nation and the NFL to bring music and sports fans a momentous show — what an incredible artist for the inaugural Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.”
