Rihanna made a triumphant return to the stage after a period of semi-retirement, performing at an Indian wedding bash earlier this week. She was paid a staggering $6.3 million for her exclusive show at the pre-wedding festivities of the son of Asia’s wealthiest man. One would expect this to be a moment of applause and celebration, considering it was her highly anticipated return to her musical roots since her 2023 Super Bowl Halftime show. However, her performance faced heavy criticism, leaving fans disappointed and labeling her as ‘lazy’ due to the hefty fee she received.
The show, which kicked off Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s three-day pre-wedding itinerary in Jamnagar, Gujarat, was deemed ‘boring’ by some.
Despite the backlash, Rihanna has emerged from the commotion with a positive attitude and has addressed the criticism on Instagram.
Rihanna responded in her characteristic bold manner, making a statement on the official Instagram page of her lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty. The post, captioned “badgalriri’s had Savage on rotation since Day 1,” was shared yesterday. It features the superstar in an enticing light as she embraces her role as an entrepreneur, promoting a range of underwear from Fenty’s latest lingerie collection described as “so sexy and simple.”
The Umbrella songstress appears to be handling the situation gracefully, much like how she has approached her musical career in recent years. While fans still can’t overlook the fact that she allegedly received double the fee of Beyoncé, who performed at a similar event in India a few years ago, Rihanna remains calm amidst the noise.
Her ventures in the makeup industry with Fenty and the launch of her lingerie line, Savage X Fenty, keep the billionaire star – who was hailed as the “richest female musician” by Forbes in 2021 – occupied. Additionally, she is enjoying her time as a working mom to her children, shared with A$AP Rocky.