Rihanna's performance at a lavish private event hosted by a prominent Indian tech mogul failed to meet critics' expectations.
News of the music icon's hefty paycheck of $5.5 million for the exclusive show for a wedding concert had set the bar high for her performance that evening.
Rihanna's Million-Dollar Mishap
Rihanna's recent performance at a lavish Indian billionaire's wedding failed to meet the expectations of critics eagerly anticipating her show.
The groom, Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia's wealthiest individual, and his bride secured the "Umbrella" hitmaker for their three-day pre-wedding festivities by paying a substantial fee for her attendance.
After the singer's much-anticipated show at the event hosted by a wealthy mogul from the Middle East, critics were left underwhelmed.
Spectators criticized her for delivering a lackluster and unexciting show.
During the Friday night gathering, Rihanna was also spotlighted as she demanded a custom-made chicken curry and flaunted a dazzling sheer green ensemble.
She mesmerized the crowd with electrifying performances of popular tracks like "All Of The Lights," "B**** Better Have My Money" and "Work."
However, a few voices on social platforms suggested she could have stepped up her game further despite her captivating presence.
In the discussion thread, opinions were divided on Rihanna's private performance.
Bro what is she doing 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/BVC2ebk4OX
— Danny is dead (@Berechi_) March 1, 2024
A user expressed, "She got that coin and said f--- y'all ima do what I can."
Another user criticized her work ethic, " I've always said she's an incredibly lazy performer.....she never took the time to improve her performance."
A third social media user said, per The Mirror, Rihanna always been dry and lackluster idk why ppl are surprised."
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Rihanna Has Been Busy Not Making Music
Rihanna has long been recognized as the richest female musician by Forbes in 2021. But since 2016, she has recently shifted her focus away from the music scene.
Despite her lack of presence in concerts live shows, the mom-of-two keeps occupied with various ventures.
RiRi is the visionary behind the flourishing makeup brand Fenty and the lingerie collection Savage X Fenty.
Meanwhile, in music, Rihanna's fans have long waited for a follow-up to her 2016 album "Anti."
After teasing a potential new music in a recent Vogue interview in February 2023, where she mentioned it would be surprising if her ninth album didn't come out that year, fans are eager to taste her latest work.
However, despite the high hopes, there is still no sign of new tracks from the iconic singer this 2024.
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