On the night of February 12-13, the Super Bowl final between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will take place in the United States. Traditionally, most viewers of American football's biggest game are interested not only in the actual match, but also in the halftime show. After all, it will be headlined by the world-famous singer Rihanna.
The upcoming performance will be Rihanna's first in five years. The show will be hosted by rapper Jay-Z. A few years ago, the singer took a break from her artistic career to focus on the development of personal cosmetics and lingerie brands.
Note that Rihanna previously declined an offer to perform during the Super Bowl halftime show because of the league's inappropriate treatment of black football player Colin Kaepernick. He refused to stand for the U.S. national anthem before the 2016 game in protest of police brutality against African-Americans. After that, no team would take him.
Who else will perform at halftime of the Super Bowl?
In addition to Rihanna, rapper Jay-Z and others from Roc Nation are expected to take the stage, along with musician Chris Stapleton and R&B artists Babyface and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Apple Music is sponsoring this year's performances.
Telecom Asia Sport tells you about the Super Bowl halftime headliner, pop star singer Rihanna.
Early career
Rihanna was born on February 20, 1988 on the island of Barbados. She loved music since she was a child. At the age of 7, the girl was singing in the reggae style.
Bet on Super Bowl 2023 with 1xBetIn high school, Rihanna and her friends formed a band. They performed at competitions and local festivals. At one of these events, the girl was noticed by a producer and invited to an audition.
Evan Rogers immediately saw her natural talent and good vocal skills and invited her to New York City to one of his music studios. Rihanna's first pop hit, Pon de Replay, was released in 2005. After its release, the singer signed a contract with Def Jam Recordings and moved into the producer's house.
Rihanna's greatest hits
After signing the deal, Rihanna released It's Lovin' That You Want, which entered the Billboard Hot 100.
That same year, she released her first album, Music of the Sun. It included the single If It's Love That You Need, which peaked at number ten on the charts immediately after its release.
The following year, Rihanna released her second album, A Girl Like Me, which featured two huge hits, Unfaithful and SOS.
In 2007, Rihanna gained popularity and became a full-fledged pop star. She releases her third album, Good Girl Gone Bad, with the single Umbrella, a duet with Jay-Z.
The track topped the American charts and earned Rihanna her first Grammy for Best Rap Collaboration.
The album also included the singles Don't Stop the Music and Shut up and Drive, which peaked at number two on the top charts.
In 2010, Rihanna continued to conquer the pop scene and began recording collaborations with other famous artists.
The most popular are Run This Town with rapper Jay-Z, Love the Way You Lie with Eminem and All of the Lights with Kanye West.
Personal life
Throughout her career, Rihanna has been constantly in the spotlight, followed by paparazzi.
She has had a brief romance with rapper Puff Daddy, a five-year relationship with singer Chris Brown, an affair with Drake...
...and even a love affair with Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel!
Now Rihanna is settled down, married and has a son. Her husband is rapper A$AP Rocky.
Bet on Super Bowl 2023 with 1xBetRihanna owns cosmetics and lingerie brands
Rihanna is not only a singer, but also a successful businesswoman. In 2021, she topped the list of the world's richest female musicians. Her fortune is estimated at 1.7 billion dollars.
Now Rihanna's main income comes from her cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty and her lingerie company Savage x Fenty.
The singer has decided to put her music career on hold for the sake of her business.
Rihanna's Super Bowl performance will mark her official return to the stage after a five-year hiatus. Who doesn't miss Umbrella, Love on the Brain, Love the Way You Lie and We Found Love? We're definitely in for a bright and memorable show.