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When Rihanna is not married with beautifully chilly makeup collections or sultry lingerie pieces, she's taking a stand for what she believes in. According to US Weekly, the mogul was the NFL's first choice to headline the Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show, but she turned it down for support for Colin Kaepernick.
"The NFL and CBS really wanted Rihanna to be next year's performer in Atlanta," a source revealed to US Weekly. "They are doing it, but she said no because of the controversial kneeling." She does not agree with the NFL's stance.
Kaepernick has been persona non grata to the NFL since he had taken a knee during the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial inequality during the 2016 season. Athletes from various sports have joined in the protest, but the former San Francisco 49ers has not played since the controversy began. He is a free agent and filed a grievance against the league and its owners in November 2017, accusing them of unlawfully keeping him off the field. Notable celebrities like Beyoncé and Jane Fonda have publicly supported Kaepernick, and Rihanna is clearly adding herself to the list!
According to Entertainment Tonight, another source revealed that Pink – who sang the national anthem to kick off Super Bowl LII back in February – was also approached to perform The NFL went on to extend the chance to Maroon 5, who "gleefully accepted." Cardi B is reportedly also in talks to join the band for the halftime show, though there are discussions on whether or not to get a solo set.
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