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Rihanna slammed after doing 'bare minimum $6.3 million performance' pre-wedding gig for the son of India's richest man

Sunday, 03/03/2024, 17:29 (GMT+7)

Rihanna faced criticism after her lackluster performance at a pre-wedding gig in India.

Rihanna has a performance at the wedding cost $6.3 million but received much criticism.

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Comments from fans were divided, with some criticizing her performance and others praising her. Image Credits: Tiktok

On Saturday morning, Rihanna appeared in Milan. The singer looked downcast after videos of her £5 million ($6.3 million) concert in India for the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant went viral on social media. 

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Rihanna appeared downcast upon arriving in Milan after videos of Rihanna's concert went viral on social media. Image Credits: BACKGIRD

Rihanna was seen wearing an all-grey outfit with a turquoise scarf and sunglasses, the 36-year-old singer was accompanied by her partner A$AP Rocky, 35 as she jetted out of Jamnagar. 

Performance by Rihanna cost a staggering $6.3 million 

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Rihanna faced criticism for her performance at a pre-wedding gig in India. Image Credits: Tiktok

Anant's father, Mukesh Ambani, with a staggering net worth of $114 billion, spared no expense to have Rihanna perform during the extravagant three-day event. However, fans were left unimpressed, claiming she did "the bare minimum" on stage.

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Rihanna slammed after doing a 'bare minimum $6.3 million performance' pre-wedding gig for the son of India's richest man. Image Credits: Tiktok

This performance marked Rihanna's return to the live stage after her appearance at the 2023 Super Bowl and her first full concert in eight years.

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The cost of Rihanna's performance was a staggering $6.3 million. Image Credits: Tiktok

In response to the criticism, she expressed her love for India and her desire to return for future shows.

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The performance marked Rihanna's return to the live stage after the 2023 Super Bowl and her first full concert in eight years. Image Credits: Tiktok

The Friday night performance by Rihanna initiated three days of celebrations for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's forthcoming marriage, estimated to have cost a staggering £120 million.

Rihanna's performance went viral on social media, leaving several fans unimpressed.

In the footage that went viral on social media, she wore a fluorescent green bodycon shimmering outfit during her appearance.

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Rihanna's performance went viral on social media, with several fans expressing disappointment. Image Credits: Tiktok

The video showed Rihanna singing fan favorites, including "Stay" from 2012, her career-launching hit "Umbrella," and "Consideration," a collaboration with SZA.

One person said:  She sounds horrific live, she's definitely a performer you shouldn't waste your money to see.

A second wrote: Sorry but, I always found her grossly overrated and some of her songs were total rubbish, Definitely famous for all the wrong reasons.

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She wore a fluorescent green bodycon shimmering outfit during her appearance. Image Credits: Tiktok

While a third commented: Rihanna, was & is amazing. The way she interacted with the people & the press in India was really gracious.

Another said: RiRi put on a nice show and looked like it would have been a lot of fun watching her and dancing around in the audience. People need to chill with her performance. 

Can’t name any of her songs, do not recall hearing any of her songs, never watched her sing anything….. Someone else commented. 

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Rihanna expressed gratitude to the Ambani family and extended well wishes for the couple's union at the wedding. Image Credits: Tiktok

Rihanna expressed gratitude to the Ambani family and extended her well wishes for the couple's union.

At the wedding, she Addressing the VIP audience:  'Thanks to the Ambani family, I'm here tonight... In honour of Anant and Radhika’s wedding... Thank you for having me here. May God bless your union. I wish you all the best. Congratulations.'

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The wedding event featured various VIP guests and extravagant festivities. Image Credits: AP

The event on Friday featured a multitude of VIP guests, indulging in the lavish affair hosted within a gated compound constructed by Mr. Ambani's Reliance company. Festivities included performances by Cirque du Soleil acrobats, an impressive light and drone show, and an animal show.