"There’s things within that organization that I do not agree with at all, and I was not about to go and be of service to them in any way," the singer told 'Vogue' about her decision to not perform during the 2019 championship game.
Rihanna confirmed the rumors that she turned down the opportunity to perform at the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show to stand in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick inKaepernick made headlines in 2016 when he took a knee during the National Anthem at NFL games as a form of protest against police brutality and the racial injustices faced by people of color in America.
After the singer was asked if she turned down the gig in support of the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, she responded, "Absolutely." "I couldn’t dare do that," she explained. "For what? Who gains from that? Not my people. I just couldn’t be a sellout. I couldn’t be an enabler. There’s things within that organization that I do not agree with at all, and I was not about to go and be of service to them in any way."
Following rumors that Rihanna turned down the halftime show, it was announced that Maroon 5 would take the
rihanna Because nobody wants to hear her dumb 'work work work' song
rihanna She might have turned it down but she supports a horrible play.
rihanna Yeah that's right Rihanna.Kap supported our cause.The NFL turn their back on Kaepernick7 and some black people wan't to play stupid on why we don't support the NFL .We with Kap to the wheels fall off.Salute to all the Ppl who with Kap for real.100!! Don't watch /buy Merch
rihanna Dear Miss Robin Fenty If you will remember years past, you & Marshal Mathers played the Rose Bowl. Your stage presense was not up to the level at which your fellow entertainer performed. Please take this as constructive criticism. With Admiration, GregoryJPollock Betrothed 2 KEH
rihanna Queen
rihanna She's arguably the biggest star Roc Nation has. This is very telling.
rihanna Because it’s become corny?
rihanna Who cares.
rihanna We appreciate you Great Queen!!
rihanna Glad she did!! 😊 here in Miami we are ecstatic for JLo and Shakira 🎉 latinotime 👍🏻
rihanna So she (a millionaire pop star) is standing in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick (a millionaire NFL quarterback), to fight the oppression of minorities in a country that made them both very wealthy. Makes perfect sense.
rihanna She turned down the super bowl, which would have given her exposure more than she has now on a world stage, to support a back up qb that wanted to be paid like a tp 15 starter...wow that is beyond stupid
rihanna Everyone has a right to their choices in life. My mom always told me unless someone pays your bills listen to yourself
rihanna It’s her loss!
rihanna I'm devastated
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