RIHANNA still supports Kanye West despite him being ‘canceled’ and doesn’t care about haters – after she appeared to pay tribute to the rapper during her electric Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Ye’s longtime collaborator donned a bright red baggy jumpsuit with a tight bodysuit underneath along with matching sneakers for her set on Sunday.
The star gave a nod to Ye during her show at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on SundayCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Kanye West was ‘canceled’ by Hollywood late last year after his comments about the Jewish communityCredit: Getty
Her surprising outfit, which helped debut her growing baby bump, was clearly inspired by the rapper’s all-red Donda listening party outfit in 2021.
She also dazzled the crowd during the 13-minute performance by being lifted into the air on a floating LED-lit platform, reminiscent of Ye’s Saint Pablo Tour.
Kanye has been blacklisted in Hollywood due to his anti-Semitic remarks and other public outbursts, which saw his billionaire empire crumble as he was dropped by multiple big-name companies.
But Rihanna, 34, proved his work will continue to inspire other artists, as she also performed their hit All of the Lights from Ye’s 2010 classic album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
“Rihanna is still great friends with Ye, and so is [ASAP] Rocky,” a source exclusively told The U.S. Sun following her edgy performance in Arizona.
“She doesn’t care if people are offended by her paying tribute to him at the Super Bowl.
“She still supports him, even if she doesn’t always agree with what he has to say, or his political views.”
Many viewers were convinced she was about to bring Ye on stage with her as she began performing their hit together, and were shocked when there was no sign of the star.
“She would never have brought him out on stage because it was her moment, and she wanted to reveal her pregnancy, she didn’t need a guest,” the insider went on.
“All of the Lights was one of Rihanna’s biggest hits as a feature, she’s never going to take it out of her set, and now it’s doing well again on iTunes as a result of the show.”
Kanye, 45, has been keeping a fairly low profile after being dropped by the likes of GAP, Adidas, and even his own legal representation in response to his “hateful” and “inexcusable” anti-Semitic comments.
KANYE’S CONTROVERSY
The star’s world imploded just months after he ironically claimed on social media: “They can’t cancel us . . . I’m above it.”
He caused controversy at Paris Fashion Week when he wore a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt, considered by many to be a racist response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Days later he said he was going “death con 3 on Jewish people,” an apparent referral to the US military’s Defense Readiness Condition (Defcon), which indicates the level of threat to national security.
Kanye’s misuse of the term was seen as his intention to start a metaphorical war on Jewish people, which he later doubled down on.
The former billionaire went on to allege he wasn’t anti-Semitic “because black people are actually Jew also” and that he is the victim of a “Jewish underground media mafia”.
Ye, who finalized his divorce from ex Kim Kardashian in November following a bitter legal battle, is now focusing on his reported new wife, Bianca Censori.
A source told The U.S. Sun last week that the Yeezy architectural designer, who has worked for the entrepreneur since 2020, is also focused on getting his business affairs in order, with his lady “running the show.”
NEW WIFE
“Bianca runs the show. She has been around Ye for about three years, things got serious really fast in mid-November,” they said.
“Bianca handles Ye’s daily logistics from Yeezy clothing management to construction of the new Yeezy headquarters/ Donda Academy.
“She takes all his calls, and all business affairs go through her. It seems to be working out well so far.”
An insider also revealed the pair have been holed up at Nobu Ryokan in Malibu – which “offers a unique blend of Japanese hospitality and Californian ease.”
The luxury hotel, which Kanye has stayed at multiple times in the past, gives guests exclusive access to Carbon Beach and is a favorite amongst A-list celebrities.
Nightly rates at the five-star establishment on Pacific Coast Highway begin at $2,000 per night and there is a two-night minimum stay requirement.
The insider spilled: “Kanye loves Nobu Ryokan, and he’s been staying there with Bianca since the wedding.
“They hang out, work together, and play board games.”
Rihanna debuted her new baby bump during her set – her second child with boyfriend ASAP RockyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
She also used a floating platform at the during Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime ShowCredit: Getty
source: the-sun.com
