These days, catching Rihanna outside could just mean her on an NYC stroll with her three kids. But on Sunday, July 12, mama mode gave way to superstar energy! She popped out for night three of Jay-Z‘s concert, and her Navy (fans) lost it as clips hit the internet. And what really had everyone in a chokehold was the message she shared about performing!
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Rihanna Says She Misses Performing
Jay-Z is celebrating 30 years of his music with an anniversary concert that has had social media users popping off all weekend. From bringing out Beyoncé during night one to Eminem and Pharrell doing their big one on night two. Then, on Sunday, Rihanna stepped on the stage inside Yankee Stadium, per PEOPLE. She linked with Jay-Z to perform their 2010 hit track ‘Run This Town.’ Also, she performed another Rihanna classic, ‘B*tch Better Have My Money.’ At one point, the singer said, “Oh my God, I missed this sh*t y’all,” adding, “New York, I love you guys.”
Rihanna at Jay-Z’s concert tonight. pic.twitter.com/smBzVyt0Ls
— Rihanna | HQ (@hqfenty) July 13, 2026
Jay-Z Has Fans Swooning With Special Tour Guests
Rihanna wasn’t the only guest to rock night three in Yankee Stadium! Jay-Z had the venue popping off and hundreds of people singing along to not only his classics, but other hip hop greats. Usher, for example, took a break in between Washington D.C. tour shows with Chris Brown, to pop out for Jigga on Sunday! Jeezy, Clipse, Swizz Beatz, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and Jermaine Dupri also took the stage for the 30th anniversary concert close-out.
By the time it wrapped, Jay-Z had brought out his wife, Beyoncé, their firstborn daughter Blue Ivy and former nemesis, Nas. On night two, Eminem, Slick Rick and Pharrel wowed the audience. Off the stage, Michael B.Jordan’s appearance at the show turned heads.
Social Media Begs For Rihanna’s Return
Hearing Rihanna speak of performing had fans dreaming of that long-teased new album! The last time the pop star blessed her Navy with a full-length project was ‘Anti’ in 2016. She toured that year between March and November. Over the years she’s assured fans that new songs have been recorded and that an album is in the works. Back in 2021, for example, she claimed that fans aren’t going to expect what they hear! While fans wait to see how true her statement lands, she’s released some new music including ‘Life Me Up’ and ‘Born Again’ in 2022 for a ‘Black Panther’ soundtrack. Also, she’s taken the stage for private shows, but her biggest one since the ‘Anti’ ended appears to be the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2023.
After Rihanna’s message in Yankee Stadium, it seems the world wants to see more of the artist who over 21 years ago gave us the hit song, ‘Pon De Replay.’
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