This past Sunday, Chiefs and Eagles fans were not the only ones tuning in to the 2023 Super Bowl. Rihanna, the global pop icon, stepped out of musical retirement to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.
The singer, known for her chart-topping hits and electrifying stage presence, has promised that the show will celebrate her entire career. How did she cram 17 years worth of music into 13 minutes? Read on as we discuss the iconic Half Time Show.
Rihanna and Her Influence on Music
Rihanna has had an impressive run of hit songs since her debut in 2005 with “Pon de Replay”. In her time as an artist, she’s sold over 250 million records worldwide. Her unique style, blending pop, R&B, and reggaeton, has earned her accolades and a huge following, making her one of the most successful female artists of all time.
In 2017, Rihanna focused on her passion of being a businesswoman when she launched Fenty Beauty. Fenty Beauty was and is a luxury and inclusive makeup brand that shook the beauty space when it launched. To date, she has retired from new music, much to the dismay of some of her fans. However, she temporarily stepped out of retirement to perform in the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show this past weekend.
The Halftime Show
The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most-watched television events in the world, with millions tuning in from all over the globe. For Rihanna, this is a huge opportunity to showcase her talent and re-connect with her fans. The singer’s Super Bowl performance is one of the biggest stages in the world and the pressure to deliver a memorable show is immense. Rihanna, however, is not one to shy away from a challenge, and she has stated that the biggest challenge she faced was cramming 17 years of her musical journey into a 13-minute set.
In addition to her musical journey, Rihanna treated her fans to a visually stunning performance. Rihanna dressed in an all red ensemble surrounded by dancers in white and floated above the stage via hanging platforms. She opened with her 2015 hit “B—h Better Have My Money.”
She sang other hits such as “Where Have You Been” “Only Girl,” “We Found Love,” “Rude Boy,” “Umbrella” and more. In a move that is so naturally her, Rihanna took a moment to powder her nose with Fenty Beauty.
Fans React to Rihanna
first performance in 7 years, pregnancy announcement, fenty promo, all in one. rihanna is the QUEEN. pic.twitter.com/pEcSLboXet
— ً (@farewrll) February 13, 2023
Me now Rihanna’s finished pic.twitter.com/uuGTO7Z9UN
— chen 🦋 (@SunchiiChenn) February 13, 2023
Me now Rihanna’s gone #Rihanna #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/BJjYBmCJYh
— 🇬🇾 jezza 🇬🇾 (@jezza_p78) February 13, 2023
Gosh, she’s Incredible
And she looked stunning.I really want a tour, now #Rihanna
— Shaqueal (@DJSUCHNSUCK) February 13, 2023
Rihanna is known for her incredible stage presence and her ability to create a memorable performance that blends music, dance, and visual effects. Rihanna’s performance is a testament to her talent and her continued impact on the music industry.
