Did Rihanna know about her pregnancy before accepting the Super Bowl halftime show?

Rihanna's Super Bowl performance also confirmed the pop icon's second pregnancy. She showed off her baby bump in a bright red outfit, stunning everyone with her spectacular performance. However, she wasn't expecting a pregnancy when she accepted the NFL's offer.

Not having performed on stage since the 2018 Grammys, Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show was already in the spotlight.

In a recent conversation with Vogue, the nine-time Grammy winner detailed the process behind accepting the offer. As per Vogue, Rihanna had 'no clue' she would be pregnant when she performed in Arizona.

Furthermore, motherhood compelled her to re-evaluate her decision and perform at the event.

“It’s this knowing that you can do anything,” Rihanna explained, “even things that seem the craziest, like, ‘I’m going to say yes to the Super Bowl in the middle of postpartum?’

“What the heck am I thinking? But you’re geeked on a challenge like that because you know what your body just did. You feel this sense of ‘Nothing is impossible.’”

The "Umbrella" singer described it as an "out-of-body experience," especially as she hadn't performed in seven years.

"Seven years! From zero to Super Bowl? That’s mental.”

Adding to the hiatus, the 34-year-old also chose to alter her 2018 decision, where she refused the NFL's offer to stand alongside Colin Kaepernick.

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Why was the Super Bowl one of Rihanna's 'craziest' decisions?

In an interview with Michael Strahan, the Queen of Pop explained why this was a challenge for her. Not only did she think about her fans, but also about what it would mean for her and her children.

Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show

However, it was the challenge that enticed the Barbadian singer to say yes.

"I have not been able to do that [overcoming the thought of over 100 million people watching her perform]. But really, my gut is what led me through this. You're gonna be able to feel the energy of that entire stadium. The rumblings are gonna be there the entire time. It's exciting. It's exhilarating. It's the Super Bowl."

Her pregnancy announcement was another surprise that no one was expecting. As fans contemplated her pregnancy during the show, a representative confirmed the news after the performance.

Forbes reported about a 390% increase in sales after the performance.