Senior Ladies Going Viral With Super Bowl Clip Impress Rihanna Enough to Perform Heartening Gesture

Clad in all red, internationally renowned superstar Rihanna soared above the crowd at State Farm Stadium. The excitement surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show was up a notch this time around. ‘RiRi’ made her return to the industry with a comeback performance at the most anticipated game of the season. And that was enough to send fans into a frenzy.

While the international hitmaker performed all of her most popular numbers, the choreography of the performance may have stolen the show. Surrounded by a horde of dancers clad in white, Rihanna’s performance was the talk of the town even days after the game. In the hours that followed Super Bowl LVII, the aftereffects of the superstar’s historic show were still being felt online. So much so, the singer herself had to acknowledge the video that took the internet by storm.

Rihanna encountered an unexpected surprise

The internet has blurred all the lines that separated one person from another. It’s no wonder certain users find success overnight, especially on social media. One such group of women became the talk of the NFL world after their video went ‘viral,’

A group of ladies from Arcadia Senior Living in Kentucky shattered the internet after their video of lip-syncing to RiRi’s ‘Rude Boy’ garnered views in the millions. Mimicking the outfits worn in the Super Bowl halftime show, these senior ladies made a statement of their own. But, the icing on the cake was the fact that the video reportedly made its way over to Rihanna herself.

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Enamored by the ladies’ moves, the singer sent them a bouquet and a note that read, “You ladies dance was amazing. Love Roc Nation. Rihanna.” However, while the viral video was well-received, Rihanna’s performance didn’t receive the same reception and was quite controversial among viewers. Here’s a look at what happened.

RiRi’s explicit moves garnered attention from all sides

Rihanna’s fans know and understand that her discography definitely does not cater to a PG-13 audience. However, fans who tuned into the game were not impressed by her usage of explicit language and ‘provocative’ dance moves.

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According to reports the Federal Communications Council (FCC) received several complaints regarding the nature and content of her show. While the matter hasn’t been blown out of proportion just yet, the viral video of older women indulging in RiRi’s ‘explicit’ moves makes for a hilarious juxtaposition.