Today is officially Rihanna’s Day, with fans of the R&B singer celebrating her confirmed return to the live music scene for the Super Bowl LVII halftime show in February 2023.
Among those eager to witness Rihanna’s halftime takeover are Dr. Dre, who gave an award-winning performance at this year’s Super Bowl alongside Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent.
“Oh my god. Let me tell you something man. I actually just found out that Rihanna is going to do [the Halftime Show] and I’m a huge Rihanna fan,” he said during an interview with Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1. “I can’t wait to see what she’s up to.”
Rihanna slyly confirmed to the world that she would be headlining the LVII Halftime Show with a photo of an NFL-branded football on her Instagram. Roc Nation followed soon after, officially confirming their participation as strategic entertainment advisors to Rihanna’s live performance.
Dre continued, “I just love her and what she does and she gets down and how she approaches her art and the nine together. It’s fantastic.” He also commented that Rihanna “has the opportunity to really blow us away,” before adding, “I know we’re setting the bar extremely high.”
He also made sure to give Rihanna some advice ahead of the performance planning: “Put the right people around you and have fun. That’s basically what it’s all about: making sure you have the right people. creative people around you.
Reflecting on his 2022 Super Bowl performance, Dre admitted he was “extremely nervous,” but ultimately it’s “preparation and making sure you have the right people around you.” who made the show.
“All of these people came for me and everyone was extremely excited about the show. We had a great time, although it’s a lot and a lot of people you have to rely on,” he said. he explained. “So it’s extreme pressure, but it’s fun at the same time. When it’s done, it’s like goosebumps, mate. I had goosebumps, mostly because of the reaction we got from the show, and especially being able to do the show with all my friends.