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Rihanna Revealed She’s Pregnant During Her Super Bowl Performance & Fans Lost It

Siobhan Robinson

Rihanna not only stole the 2023 Super Bowl and turned it into her own live online concert, but she also took a cue from Beyoncé and announced her pregnancy in the most iconic way possible — in front of an estimated 100 million people. Twitter seemed to go crazy not only for Rihanna’s stunning visuals throughout her live performance, the varied setlist, or even her backup dancers and the many, many memes, but also because it appeared (and was later confirmed) that she was pregnant once again.

Right after the performance, Rihanna’s reps confirmed to Rolling Stone that she is indeed pregnant, and let’s just say Twitter started freaking out all over again. Most fans were ecstatic to learn that she was expecting again, while others interpreted the news as a sign that another album would not be released anytime soon. Rihanna’s first child with A$AP Rocky was born in May 2022.

I need some time to process everything — I’m still reeling from the live performance.

Even though nobody was expecting a new baby to be Rihanna’s surprise guest at the 2023 Super Bowl, it’s safe to say we’re all ecstatic for her.

Siobhan Robinson is a member of the Her Campus national writing program. She works on the Entertainment and Culture team, covering the most recent pop culture events, trends, and entertainment releases. Previously, she worked as an Entertainment and Culture intern during the Spring 2023 semester, where she was supervised in writing breaking news verticals, live coverage of events such as the Grammys and Met Gala, and interviewing emerging Gen Z talent for Her Campus's "Next Questions" segment. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Spring 2024 with a B.A. in Communication Studies from San Jose State University and received communication honors for completing a graduate-level course during her undergraduate studies. While in college, she was an active member of the SJSU chapter of Her Campus, serving on the executive board as Editor-In-Chief. In this role, she supervised a team of writers, senior editors, and copy editors, and assessed their articles for the site. Previously, she served as a senior editor, supervising a team of 4-5 writers, and also worked as a campus correspondent for the entire chapter. Additionally, she contributed to the school's publication magazine, Access, and became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. In her free time, Siobhan enjoys scrapbooking, hanging out with friends, going to concerts, and, of course, writing for fun! A die-hard fangirl, she loves sharing everything she knows about her favorite boy bands, even if you don't ask. If you need her, you'll likely find her binge-watching the latest K-drama.