Rihanna passes on Super Bowl gig in support of Kaepernick

Rihanna turned down an offer to perform at the Super Bowl in support of quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

“Rihanna was the front-runner for next year’s super bowl halftime show,” insiders told Entertainment Tonight.

“CBS and the NFL reached out to Rihanna first, who after thinking about the offer, decided to pass due to the NFL and the situation regarding players kneeling. The offer and exposure would have been great for Rihanna as she’s planning a new album and tour, but she stuck to what’s right in her eyes”

“The offer and exposure would have been great for Rihanna as she’s planning a new album and tour but she stuck to what’s right in her eyes,” the source added.

The refusal by Rihanna, whose hits include “Umbrella,” “Work,” and “Diamonds,” likely came as a shock to NFL and CBS officials because the Super Bowl halftime show is the biggest stage in pop music and routinely commands an audience of more than 100 million people.