Rihanna’s Exclusive Performance for the Wealthy Elite
By Alejandra Gularte, a Vulture journalist focusing on television and humor
How much does it cost to convince Rihanna to perform live again? After her previous show at the Superbowl, which was unpaid, she needed to make up for any missed income. Recently, Rihanna took the stage for a private concert at the pre-wedding festivities of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and his fiancée Radhika Merchant. The event, estimated to cost around $6 million, marks another lavish gathering hosted by the Ambani family, who previously had Beyoncé perform at their daughter’s wedding in 2018. Despite having a net worth of $1.4 billion, Rihanna’s business ventures, like Fenty, may have influenced her decision to partake in this high-profile event.
Rihanna performed a total of 19 songs during the concert, including hits like “Bitch Better Have My Money,” “Diamonds,” and “We Found Love,” making it her first complete concert since 2016. However, even with the excitement surrounding new music, Rihanna appears nonchalant about a potential return to the music scene on a more permanent basis. The question remains: how much would it take for Ambani to persuade Rihanna to release the highly anticipated R9 album?
Rihanna’s First Full Concert Since 2016 Was for the Rich.