Nowadays, catching Rihanna outside could just mean her on an NYC stroll together with her three kids. But on Sunday, July 12, mama mode gave technique to superstar energy! She popped out for night three of Jay-Z‘s concert, and her Navy (fans) lost it as clips hit the web. 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 one other Rihanna classic, ‘B*tch Higher Have My Money.’ At one point, the singer said, “Oh my God, I missed this sh*t y’all,” adding, “Recent York, I like 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 one guest to rock night three in Yankee Stadium! Jay-Z had the venue popping off and tons of of individuals singing along to not only his classics, but other hip hop greats. Usher, for instance, took a break in between Washington D.C. tour shows with Chris Brown, to come out for Jigga on Sunday! Jeezy, Clipse, Swizz Beatz, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and Jermaine Dupri also took the stage for the thirtieth anniversary concert close-out.
By the point 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 on the show turned heads.
Social Media Begs For Rihanna’s Return
Hearing Rihanna speak of performing had fans dreaming of that long-teased recent album! The last time the pop star blessed her Navy with a full-length project was ‘Anti’ in 2016. She toured that yr between March and November. Over time she’s assured fans that recent songs have been recorded and that an album is within the works. Back in 2021, for instance, 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 recent music including ‘Life Me Up’ and ‘Born Again’ in 2022 for a ‘Black Panther’ soundtrack. Also, she’s taken the stage for personal shows, but her biggest one because the ‘Anti’ ended appears to be the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2023.
After Rihanna’s message in Yankee Stadium, it seems the world desires to see more of the artist who over 21 years ago gave us the hit song, ‘Pon De Replay.’
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