Grammy-winning artist Rihanna faced backlash on social media after videos of her karaoke performance at the Girls Love Karaoke event in New York City surfaced online. The singer, who hasn’t released an album since 2016, performed her hits “Needed Me” and “Sex With Me,” sparking a mix of criticism and defense from fans.
One unimpressed fan wrote, “Chii 😭 the mic was bleeding,” while another quipped, “My cat can sing better.” The online roasting didn’t stop there, with some expressing disbelief over her vocals, stating, “I didn’t know singing a simple note was this hard.”
Despite the backlash, Rihanna’s loyal supporters quickly came to her defense. “Awee, she’s having fun,” one fan commented, while another compared her voice to the legendary Whitney Houston.
However, the karaoke event reignited frustrations among fans eagerly awaiting new music. One disgruntled commenter said, “So she wanna f–k around with karaoke instead of getting her ass in the booth. Wtf Rihanna 😒.”
Adding fuel to the speculation of her musical hiatus, Rihanna previously hinted at stepping back from music. At an event in November, she shared, “Music was the thing that got the attention, but God had other plans for me.”
Rihanna’s casual outfit at the event — featuring a graphic T-shirt, jeans, $1,400 Bottega Veneta boots, and an oversized fur hat — further emphasized her relaxed approach to the evening.
While fans continue to speculate about her music career, Rihanna seems focused on enjoying life, leaving many to wonder if they’ll ever hear new material from the Fenty mogul.
