At long last, Rihanna took the stage at State Farm Stadium. And the nine-time Grammy Award winner did not disappoint.
Rihanna performed the Super Bowl halftime show atop various platforms suspended high above the field on wires, as dozens of backup dancers performed intricate choreography. She opened the night with “B---- Better Have My Money,” followed by “Where Have You Been” and “Only Girl (In the World).”
The singer gestured to her belly during the performance, prompting many fans to speculate that she was pregnant with her second child. That news was later confirmed by her representatives.
In total, Rihanna played snippets of 12 different songs, finishing with “Umbrella” and “Diamond.” The show culminated with a huge fireworks display above the open-air stadium.
Instant reaction from social media was overwhelmingly positive, with lots of praise for Rihanna’s deep catalog and song selection. Check out some of the best Twitter had to offer below.
