Seems like pop star Rihanna has snubbed the NFL.
Out of support for Colin Kaepernick the pop star has declined the offer to perform during the Super Bowl LIII halftime show, according to Us Weekly.
A source told the outlet that the CBS and NFL were in a plan to have Rihanna as next year’s performer in Atlanta.” When it was offered to her, she refused to take it due to the kneeling during anthem controversy. She has a different opinion to that of the NFL’s.
In 2016, in order to fight against racial injustices and police brutality Kaepernick decided to kneel during national anthem. He received support from athletes across different sports and they showed their support by imitating his act.
According to the source, since Rihanna refused to perform, Maroon 5 has been enlisted officially by the league officials. And maybe Cardi B could join him in the act.
Source 1: www.complex.com
Source 2: pitchfork.com
