The 34-year-old singer shared a photo of herself holding an American soccer ball on Instagram and Twitter; Rhianna will perform at the first half of Super Bowl LVII in Arizona in her first notable live performance in years
Last updated: 09/26/22 11:23 am
Rhianna will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Arizona
Rihanna will perform at the next Super Bowl halftime show, the NFL has announced.
The 34-year-old singer shared a photo of herself holding an American football ball on Instagram and Twitter.
It was later reposted by her record label, Roc Nation, NFL and Apple Music, which confirmed the news in a tweet.
Apple Music said: “It’s ON. Rihanna will join the first Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show on December 2, 23.”
The NFL confirmed the award-winning pop star will perform at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, in February.
The show was previously named the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, but Apple Music confirmed on Friday that it will take over as sponsor.
Jay-Z, founder of Roc Nation, said: “Rihanna is a talent of her generation, a woman of humble beginnings who surpassed all expectations. Someone born on the small island of Barbados. has become one of the most prominent artists ever. Self-made in business and entertainment.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Rihanna to the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show stage,” said Seth Dudowsky, NFL’s head of music.
“Rihanna is a generational artist who has been a cultural force throughout her career. We look forward to partnering with Rihanna, Roc Nation, and Apple Music to give fans a concert. perform another historic Halftime Show.”
Last year’s show was hosted by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar, along with guest appearances by 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak.
Rihanna refused to perform during the first half of the 2019 Super Bowl out of solidarity with former US soccer player Colin Kaepernick, who left the tournament two years earlier after he began kneeling for the pre-match national anthem. to protest racial injustice in the United States.
The interval between innings will be the Barbadian singer’s first major live performance in years.
