Rihanna’s much-anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday night was met with a mix of excitement and admiration from fans and admirers alike. From fervently praising the pop star’s energy and showmanship, to making fun of his designs for excellent sets, the performance elicited mixed emotions across his social media.
Rihanna’s 15-minute set included “Where Have You Been,” “Only Girl in the World,” “We Found Love,” “Rude Boy,” “Work,” “Wild Wild,” “Blow it Up,” All of the Lights’, ‘Run this Town’, ‘Umbrella’, ‘Diamonds’.
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before the halftime show starts
As Mashable covered earlier this week, many have speculated or tried to predict Rihanna’s setlist and how she came out on Sunday. Many fans say that if it hadn’t started, it would have been a disaster.
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what an opener
With odds of +1100 in Las Vegas, Lili decided to celebrate the Super Bowl with “Bitch Better Have My Money” to start halftime. From Rihanna’s classic setlist to set design to a stunning red coat, his show at halftime this year was a spectacle, and social media agrees.
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Super Smash Bros. Set Design
Some users have noted the excellent set design and resemblance to certain fan-favorite Nintendo video game series.
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Maximum exposure at night
The biggest surprise of the performance may have been the announcement of Rihanna’s second pregnancy. The appearance of baby bumps had some speculation that it might, and they were right. Everyone is happy for Rihanna, but most people are upset with the father of her children, rapper A$AP Rocky.
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