{"id":1847650,"date":"2023-02-15T08:05:39","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T13:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1847650"},"modified":"2023-02-15T08:12:17","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T13:12:17","slug":"viewers-criticize-rihannas-super-bowl-performance-as-hypocritical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/viewers-criticize-rihannas-super-bowl-performance-as-hypocritical\/","title":{"rendered":"Viewers Criticize Rihanna\u2019s Super Bowl Performance as Hypocritical"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fviewers-criticize-rihannas-super-bowl-performance-as-hypocritical%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1847650&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>Rihanna stated in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/rihanna-cover-november-2019?utm_social-type=owned&#038;mbid=social_twitter&#038;utm_source=twitter&#038;utm_brand=vogue&#038;utm_medium=social&#038;verso=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview with Vogue<\/a> In 2019, she \u201ccouldn\u2019t be a sellout,\u201d There were many things in the NFL \u201cthat I do not agree with at all\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>And so, according to <a class=\"x5l\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/music\/amy-schumer-celebrities-react-rihanna-turning-down-super-bowl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\"><em>People<\/em><\/a> Magazine, the singer\u2019s publicist confirmed that she was offered a chance to perform at Super Bowl 2019 alongside Maroon 5 but ultimately declined the offer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-252\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022.05.19-12.51-boundingintosports-628594a07cf8c.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1189\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022.05.19-12.51-boundingintosports-628594a07cf8c.png 1189w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022.05.19-12.51-boundingintosports-628594a07cf8c-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022.05.19-12.51-boundingintosports-628594a07cf8c-768x388-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022.05.19-12.51-boundingintosports-628594a07cf8c-750x379-1.png 750w\"   style=\"display:none\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colin Kaepernick kneels during National Anthem via ABC News YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2023\/02\/super-bowl-lvii-philadelphia-eagles-james-bradberry-admits-to-holding-it-was-holding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Bowl LVII: Philadelphia Eagles\u2019 James Bradberry Admits To Holding: \u201cIt Was Holding\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But, it seems that this went. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/live-news\/20230209-boycotting-no-more-rihanna-ready-for-super-bowl-stage\">The wayside<\/a> in 2023, as the nine-time Grammy Award Winner was the star performer of this year\u2019s halftime.<\/p>\n<p>Rihanna delivered the goods for her faithful fans \u2013 leaning on her classic hits like \u201cUmbrella,\u201d \u201cDiamonds,\u201d Other.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8913\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8913\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rihanna1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1103\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rihanna1.png 1103w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rihanna1-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rihanna1-768x386-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rihanna1-750x377-1.png 750w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rihanna\u2019s Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show via NFL YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These same followers were quick and firm to remind her of her unbroken promise about the Kaepernick situation. The criticisms they made ranged from mild to harsh, and even labeled her outwardly as hypocrite.<\/p>\n<p>It was unusual for the star to have her feet thrown to the fire in this manner.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8914\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rihanna2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1111\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rihanna2.png 1111w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rihanna2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rihanna2-768x385-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rihanna2-750x376-1.png 750w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rihanna\u2019s Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show via NFL YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2023\/02\/5-super-bowl-lvii-commercials-that-made-us-take-notice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Super Bowl LVII Commercials We Take Note Of<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rihanna talked about her appearance at the Super Bowl, but she avoided any political topics. The singer didn\u2019t hold a formal press conference, but she did tell half-time show sponsors Apple Music that the performance would reflect her Caribbean roots.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s a big part of why this is important for me to do this show: representation. Representing for immigrants. Representing for black women everywhere. That\u2019s key for people to see the possibilities,\u201d She said. \u201cIt\u2019s a long way from home, right? It\u2019s a beautiful journey that I\u2019m on. I could have never guessed that I would have made it here, so it\u2019s a celebration of that. I\u2019m really excited to have Barbados on the Super Bowl stage.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-block full\">\n<div class=\"video-player youtube\">[embedded content]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rihanna was also criticised for her overall musical performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEPIC FAIL,\u201d Trump&#8217;s former President posted on Truth Social, his social-media platform. \u201cRihanna gave, without question, the single worst Halftime Show in Super Bowl history. This after insulting far more than half of our Nation, which is already in serious DECLINE, with her foul and insulting language. Also, so much for her \u2018stylist!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8911\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Donald-Trump.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"597\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Donald-Trump.png 597w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Donald-Trump-300x108.png 300w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Donald Trump Truth Social<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2023\/02\/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-implies-christian-super-bowl-ads-are-attempt-to-make-fascism-look-benign\/\">Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Implies Christian Super Bowl Ads Are Attempt \u201cTo Make Fascism Look Benign\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s not shocking that Trump might fire a few shots Rihanna\u2019s way, 45 wasn\u2019t the only one who thought the R&#038;B star\u2019s performance was lacking. Many viewers pointed out that Trump&#8217;s performance was lacking in energy and had an accompaniment track. Others complained she was sluggish and drained of energy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmazing how Rihanna is able to keep singing even when she puts the mic aside and doesn\u2019t move her lips at all,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LemAliciaBaeza\/status\/1624946152486363137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bemused by a sarcastic viewer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some people even went as far to claim it was the lowest point in the history of halftime shows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8905 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Twitter-SB-Halftime-Show.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Twitter-SB-Halftime-Show.png 619w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Twitter-SB-Halftime-Show-300x162.png 300w\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another fan <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattCarter92\/status\/1624944600736493572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Posted<\/a>, \u201cRihanna not even having the mic near her mouth while the lyrics are playing. Why bother doing the halftime show if you\u2019re not even gonna try and lip sync, bizarre.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rihanna\u2019s showing wasn\u2019t the only musical performance that drew the ire of some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2023\/02\/super-bowl-lvii-philadelphia-eagles-james-bradberry-admits-to-holding-it-was-holding\/\">Super Bowl LVII<\/a> viewers. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph\u2019s rendition of the unofficial \u2018Black National Anthem\u2019 A controversy has erupted over the alleged politicization of a sporting event.<\/p>\n<h4>NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2023\/02\/jesus-gets-us-ad-campaign-prominently-featured-during-super-bowl-lvii\/\">Jesus \u2018Gets Us\u2019 Super Bowl LVII: A prominently featured Ad Campaign<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rihanna stated in Interview with Vogue In 2019, she \u201ccouldn\u2019t be a sellout,\u201d There were many things in the NFL \u201cthat I do not agree with at all\u201d. And so, according to People Magazine, the singer\u2019s publicist confirmed that she was offered a chance to perform at Super Bowl 2019 alongside Maroon 5 but ultimately &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1847653,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[547],"tags":[4785,4555,5703,7980,18544,4783,8842],"class_list":["post-1847650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-bongino-report","tag-bowl","tag-criticize","tag-hypocritical","tag-performance","tag-rihannas","tag-super","tag-viewers"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1847650","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1847650"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1847650\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1847653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1847650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1847650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1847650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}