The Barbadian singer/entrepreneur jokes that she would sneak into the polls with her sons' passports to vote in the U.S. presidential election while urging her fans to use their voices.
- Nov 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - Rihanna, the Barbadian singer and entrepreneur, jokingly expressed her desire to vote in the U.S. presidential election, even though she is not a U.S. citizen. In an Instagram post, she shared a video of herself looking out a car window with the caption, "POV: me trying to sneak into the polls with my son's passport #votecauseicant."
In the post, Rihanna hinted at her support for Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris and her disapproval of Republican rival Donald Trump. She wrote, "When protecting p***ies and firing p***ies can happen all in one vote #votecauseicant #TanSuitSeason." The hashtag "#TanSuitSeason" is a reference to the controversy surrounding former President Barack Obama's tan suit, which was criticized by some as being "unpresidential."
Rihanna's Instagram post was met with praise from her fans, many of whom commented on the humor and importance of her message. One user wrote, "It's the caption for me," while another added, "Protect the [cat emoji], fire the [orange emoji] [cat emoji.]"
Despite not being able to vote herself, Rihanna has consistently encouraged Americans to participate in the electoral process. In 2018, she urged her followers to vote in the midterm election, saying, "If you're tired of complaining about the state of the country and government, get up and do something about it!!! #VOTE ... simple!!! You have no excuse."
Rihanna joins a growing number of celebrities who have spoken out about the importance of voting in this upcoming presidential election. Taylor Swift, Beyonce Knowles, Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more have all voiced their support for Harris or other Democratic candidates.