Rihanna: "Take A Knee" movement more important than Super Bowl appearance
Clear dissipation: Both Rihanna (30, "Diamonds") and Pink (39, "Just Give Me A Reason") are said to have declined the offer to take over the extremely coveted appearance in the Super Bowl half-time next year. This is reported by the US portal "US Weekly".
Compared to the "Entertainment Tonight" page, an insider also revealed the reason for the refusal: "Rihanna should have been the headliner." CBS and the NFL were the first to ask her, who thought about it and then turned down the offer, because of the NFL with the kneeling players. "
The performance of the singer would have fit well into the junk. As the source continues, Rihanna will be promoting a new album and tour at the time of the Super Bowl. There would have been no better stage for it. The clearer is the statement: Rihanna it really is important.
Kaepernick can not find a new club
The background is a political one: the artists are protesting against the treatment of Colin Kaepernick (30) by the NFL. He was considered one of the best quarterbacks of his generation - until he campaigned against discrimination and police brutality against blacks in the US in 2016, during which he dropped to his knees during the national anthem. "I do not get up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black and colored people," he later explained his motivation.
Over the next few months many athletes followed his example - the "Take A Knee" movement was born. It led to controversial debates in the US. Meanwhile, players are forbidden to kneel during the national anthem - so they can stay in the cabin. And Kaepernick? He was released from his club in 2017 and has since found no new club that wants to sign him.
