Updated: September 24, 2025
People are applauding Rihanna for turning down an offer to play the Super Bowl halftime show in support of Colin Kaepernick
Rihanna reportedly turned down an offer to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in 2019, out of support for Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who took a knee during the national anthem to call attention to police violence against p…
Kaepernick first knelt during the national anthem in 2016 to highlight racial injustice and police brutality.
This act sparked widespread debate and showed the power of peaceful protest.
Rihanna's decision aligns with the ongoing conversation around racial equality and social justice issues.
