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Hollywood Reacts To Rihanna’s Decision To Turn Down Super Bowl Performance

Alexis Zarycki October 22nd, 2018

Several celebrities have responded since Rihanna came out with her decision to back out of the Super Bowl halftime gig.

In case you missed it, Rihanna turned down the NFL’s offer to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. Reports say that Pink has also turned down the offer to headline the halftime show. Both of these artists turned down the offer to show support for Colin Kaepernick, who supports the #TakeAKnee movement to protest racism and police brutality.

Hollywood types, including Amy Schumer, Anika Noni Rose, & Jameela Jamil, have taken to social media to show support for their decision.

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Friday thought. I wonder why more white players aren’t kneeling. Once you witness the truly deep inequality and endless racism people of color face in our country, not to mention the police brutality and murders. Why not kneel next to your brothers? Otherwise how are you not complicit? I think it would be cool if @maroon5 backed out of super bowl like @badgalriri Did. I personally told my reps I wouldn’t do a Super Bowl commercial this year. I know it must sound like a privilege ass sacrifice but it’s all i got. Hitting the nfl with the advertisers is the only way to really hurt them. I know opposing the nfl is like opposing the nra. Very tough, but don’t you want to be proud of how you’re living? Stand up for your brothers and sisters of color. And the hottest thing a guy can do is get down on one knee. Not to propose but to reject the treatment of his teammates by this country. Anyone who says its disrespectful to our military please read up on the fact that a lot of veterans are proud of what @kaepernick7 is doing and fully support him. What are your thoughts?

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Alexis Zarycki is your average girl with the hopes of leaving an everlasting impact on the world. Follow her on Instagram @official_lexpaige
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