Full interview: Rihanna's halftime show press conference

Rihanna sat down with Apple Music reporter and host, Nadeska Alexis to discuss her journey with music, motherhood and now, the Super Bowl Halftime show.

[@joannaraimo6223]

The interviewer asked such unique questions! And Rihanna killed it. Beautiful smart women let’s go!❤️

[@ChavonJWright]

*+Black

[@beyongoliaproductions]

Totally agree, superb authentic questions, a lovely interview with Rihanna!

[@keepingupwithmyshenanigans7590]

Same thing I’m thinking as well !! You put into exact words !! It’s like she’s asking questions as though she’s actually sitting on her home couch with riri , chillin , ! Deeper things some might want to know !! As she said she’s human too !! 🇹🇹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@joannaraimo6223]

@@ChavonJWright important!☺️

[@joannaraimo6223]

@@keepingupwithmyshenanigans7590 Totally! That’s how you know someone is a good interviewer when it just feels like a real conversation between two humans. Love it.

[@xx_withlove]

Love how she emphasizes “WE” - acknowledging her team and everyone helping out to make it possible 😊

[@ginettedejesus6861]

❤❤❤❤

[@rosalindastewart2849]

OR THE DEMONS AND ULLUMINATI!

[@chahjya]

@@rosalindastewart2849 At this point you sound stupid and ridiculous. Her team obviously helped her with building the brand.

[@rosalindastewart2849]

@@chahjya Sure whatever! Haven't you seen that in the music industry, demon worship is always reflected on the sets? They dress like demons, horns, tails, the dance like dogs in heat. Slithering on the floor like snakes. Honestly, they look like demons coming out of hell! It's all about symbols!

[@ndeyedeguenegning3394]

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[@piakiby1566]

The interviewer did a 10/10. Great job, interviewer! ♥️

[@Rosie-mc8kw]

She was exceptional

[@f33rcetv34]

i love how real the interviewer is- she's not doing that overly-friendly thing a lot of people do. Its like they're just two friends having coffee You can see how Rihanna didn't really want to be there when she walked in- she's exhausted from planning/rehearsal but she relaxed so quickly I also love when Nadeska mentioned Rihanna's school report card- what a great, grounding moment

[@maxxitee4761]

Not so sure she didn’t want to be there 🧐perhaps she was making sure she didn’t give any hints that she was carrying. Of course I don’t know…but it’s the perception I had since viewing it after the pregnant announcement was made…but who knows 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@JohnDoe-qe7uc]

it looks like she very well wants to be there lol. Huh????

[@shadyamohd4651]

Bcs Rihanna doesn't like acting behavior.

[@katiacarvalho2214]

Finally a sensitive and smart reporter to interview Queen Riri. Zero constraints.

[@ReneeMP]

Love how Rihanna speaks on humility. It’s beautiful to hear even after all of her success that she’s so incredibly grounded. It’s refreshing to hear that from an artist of her magnitude because its rare. I love her energy and spirit.

[@jasmineburgess9029]

This was a great interview. The interviewer was so poised and led the interview so greatly and of course Rihanna is and will always be and icon.

[@CIA.U.S.A]

She is an icon, especially after she did a song with Biggie small

[@BET0187]

I love this interviewer! This felt so natural, she connected organically with Rihanna, she was so professional and her transitions to topics and tying everything in was excellent.

[@chiedu90069]

Wow! The interviewer is incredible. She and Riri had a beautiful conversation about so many aspects of Riri's life and it was so natural and personal. Amazing job!

[@earthangel6858]

She truly was glowing! They’re saying she’s pregnant!!

[@mybusiness7646]

Rihanna has really changed. This interview from the earlier interviews....she seems so mellow and nonaffected. I love this Rihanna.... so happy for her. She deserves this opportunity!

[@ZoeBredan]

When you are large ,you are large. I love she's not giving in to unnecessary media and world pressure

[@veronicagillies6172]

LOVED THIS INTERVIEW!!! This was genuine and wholesome and so pure. The interviewer got to gush a little a Rihanna was receptive and kind and open.

[@taroman7100]

Wholesome and pure? What's with all the crouch grabbing? I thought she had more class than that.

[@hathortheshapeshifter]

This chick nailed this interview! So we’ll prepared and so articulate! Great job!

[@laurademelo95]

SHE WAS GLOWING BECAUSE SHES PREGNANT, WOW. she was amazing

[@hollywoodchelsss7389]

Rihanna is so humble its heart warming

[@Petraaaaaaaaaaa]

She reminds us once again that’s she’s been and always be that girl!!! Wow girl!!! Great performance!

[@nazlenewambui1104]

The interviewer was beautifully composed and collected. This was an amazing interview

[@tawneengraves-oluwafemi6191]

RiRi is very humble she dances to the beat of her own drum.

[@destineebader9845]

Loved this interview! I feel like Rihanna got so happy when the interviewer said she was from Barbados, they really connected!

[@shaniekaalex1414]

Interviewer said she from Grenada....you must be blind to not hear that cause you definitely not deaf lol

[@mariepanimdim4303]

Rihanna killed it, I worked today and just saw the 1/2 time show and my boys won too!! Ri Ri you remind of 1st time I saw Whitney Houston on MTV. You are flourishing with talent it's amazing... keep it up! 🤟💋

[@HaechansStepmom]

I don't usually cry over artists performances or artists period but I cried because of her performance. I'm so happy to see her enjoying her life and taking time for herself. She is my favorite female artist in the industry.

[@krystal1261]

I've been a fan since I first saw her in 2005. She's just gained all of our hearts over the years and just got better and better

[@Red69Bu11]

Thought I was watching the movie Hunger Games🙄

[@PrettyGhostX]

I haven't seen her live only TV and sure I have been impressed by her and her performance skills and music. But after now seeing her Super bowl performance, she's really special and I'm sorry for any Katie Perry fans here but man she has NOTHING on Rihanna. And to follow up last years EPIC performance, that's tough! But I think Rihanna was THE ONLY one to actually do it and properly

[@Just.Melrose]

The most genuine interview I've ever watched. So real! Just beautiful 💙

[@tashaklunk6534]

I loved her answer about being humble. It was such a genuine and great answer! I love her more after watching this interview.

[@Pinkhearts219]

Rihanna is truly a icon and a legend 💗 Her performance was amazing the music, the dancers, her stage presence, everything 🎉 all while being pregnant!!!! She did her thing!!! She has so many hits OMG! hit after hit 💓 Yassss Queen Riri killed it!!!👏👏 This interview was great she is so beautiful 💞

[@DanieWise]

She had us fooled! She pushed it to the limit physically with this performance! Pregnant AND a new mama. Congratulations to her for this huge accomplishment and hopefully she relaxes and rests a lot now that its done!

[@violetvain.vv19]

She kept it a secret ☺️

[@sedekiebility9477]

"representing black women everywhere." That was awesome. Black women are precious diamonds. Thanks, Rihanna!

[@Torric25]

At least in Superbowl halftimes, black women have been well represented! Not so much pregnant ones though!

[@nizviz]

This comment highlights why there is so much division in the US.

[@Torric25]

@@nizviz yep. There have been many black women singers at the Superbowl! Identity focused people are just racists or sexist a themselves…

[@sedekiebility9477]

@@nizviz it is your right to understand my comment any how you want to.

[@sedekiebility9477]

@Hectik007 ask Rihanna about the meaning of her statement. It maybe you are racist

[@sarac.3568]

What a well prepared interview. Wow.

[@ramonagall7494]

That Rihanna reign just would not let up. Representing Barbados well. The most excellent Robin Rihanna Fenty

[@estherkim2410]

Rihanna is such an inspiration to me as a mom and a woman. Thank you for doing this Ri

[@shekinahwendo5395]

such a great interview, blowing kisses to both those beautiful black women!!! also...LONG LIVE RIHANNA AND THE NAVY!!!

[@dilayyaa]

I CANT BE THE ONLY ONE CRYING THROUGH THIS !!!! SHE IS ONE&ONLY ❤

[@k.d.kelley2830]

I Kno me the i literally have tears in my eyes. She's so amazing.

[@yvonnemieux6624]

Interviewer was on point and all her questions flowed one into the next. Queen Riri is the best and will always be the best because of her great parenting. One word Queen Riri lives by be 'humble.' ❤💕❤💕❤.

[@carolinechaves9861]

The interviewer is wonderful, she is amazing just as Riri ❤

[@srik88]

Love her sooo much

[@ap9047]

The interviewer is a natural. Nothing forced.

[@maxxitee4761]

Can’t forget the interviewer she too is a true Caribbean girl. Knows exactly how to conduct an interview

[@millie8311]

Love her personality so much

[@willa1699]

Coming back to this I totally missed the bump! But you can totally see it. Great choice in colors and camouflaging the bump

[@brittanybelo1361]

Such a lovely conversationnnn 🫶🏾

[@stevencaldwell848]

i love her so much it makes me cry sometimes

[@willclancy4731]

How did we miss her pregnancy!!! RiRi you did that!!!

[@fruggoalmil3563]

I admire her performance with baby in womb. She sounded great, no microphone issues.

[@anicetomc5775]

When she speaks and when she sings… what difference! I love you so much darling ❤

[@scarletdemonss]

The show was 100/10!!! I love her so much, it was a brilliant comeback and pregnancy reveal. We missed you Riri

[@chickensalad5591]

it was mediocre at best...

[@missbreena4433]

The crowd not hype enough for me… 🙄

[@shardaespearman401]

Right! Lol...Then again look at the demographic

[@Dan-ft1lx]

How to be hype for a black feminist girl ? Lmao use your brain.

[@claudiacanales2662]

Crowd feeds off of performer’s energy. You noticed her red outfit against the red stage that’s because she was barely moving and they wanted her weak movements to blend in with stage. That’s why there was no contrast with the colors. Bad bad performance!!!!

[@Matt-zj9wx]

@@claudiacanales2662 she did her best while being pregnant

[@Maddey12345]

@@claudiacanales2662Rihanna legit has more talent in her pinky toe than you have in your entire body, you try planning, rehearsing, and preforming for the first time in 7 years WHILE also pregnant, go touch grass

[@shenetresmiles]

I totally agree with the last thing said about humility! ❤

[@skeetasutherland]

Fantastic Interview. Loved it❤️🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@jaybee4757]

I literately predicted her performance song list 😩 So connected to you Rih! ❤💕

[@maxxitee4761]

Wow this home girl!!!!!!! !!!…Speaks like a true Caribbean woman. Such poise such intelligence so articulate. You represent well …and do us so VERY proud RiRi .

[@user-e2023]

I love how they both have Caribbean accents. We, as black women come so far 🩷

[@sarahg2653]

I'm neither black nor Caribbean but this comment made me smile

[@user-e2023]

@@sarahg2653 🩷🩷🩷

[@cherissetillman8973]

Turned out she was glowing because she was pregnant. So happy for her. Congrats

[@gulnozanormuminova930]

I love her voice

[@truthtorpedo4068]

Dear Rihanna! YES! ❤️💜🌠✔️

[@FuadArtist]

Love the way she carries herself. The presence is real.

[@lesliejones4331]

Her beauty her way of coming across is reaching the heart of the world she is the bomb that is rare talent

[@rj-hz7rh]

The interviewer was everything

[@hazelcarpenter5300]

Very down to earth person . She is awesome

[@rl3823]

Nadeska was so gooood! Riri 💕

[@kenishawagner9471]

Amazing artist!! Great interview! The interviewer did awesome!!! She was very comfortable with her and did well asking questions! If anyone says halftime wasn't amazing they must of been high and out there mind...this pregnant momma made it look like riding a bike! She was outstanding!

[@EduardoHayek]

This is amazing! What a great performance!!!

[@Jasamkarla]

Masterful host and guest

[@queenwomba3148]

This is a beautiful interview❤ wow

[@Pinned-By-TRob]

Rihanna! Amazing performance!

[@charleswjr80]

Great Interview. Excellent Super Bowl Performance ♥

[@divinesimisi]

i love her so much!

[@queen-uo7qs]

this interviewer is such a slay love her

[@lollipopss30]

So glad to women lifting each other. Nadeska did a beautiful job

[@Julheartstudio]

I love this interview.

[@0912sooli]

Wow she hid her babybump so well here, I didnt notice it at all the first time I watched

[@flymummawaterbabes9583]

She did, but now watching this after her reveal, you can see she's pregnant and the way she had her arm strategically in front of her tummy...my gal. Wish her much love blessings in abundance 🫶🏾💐

[@judithsakala4944]

I was questioning why she did not shred the pounds at this crucial time. It now makes a lot of sense! 🏈❤️😃🙌🏾

[@jessicacroucher4729]

Rhianna.... your amazing girl!

[@BettyBoop007]

So young but already such an icon: Rihanna is beautiful, and a wonderful mega star. It's like everything she touches turns into diamond. BRAVISSIMO!

[@MicaleFleury]

great interview!!!

[@melaniepalapuz7406]

Great questions and nice vibe from the interviewer 🎉

[@earlthompson6212]

I am not that familar with your music... but do love it. Im homeless and just watched the halftime show... wow.... happy times with the baby. My favorite about you and when I first learned of you "Battleship!" Loved you in it. My dad and nephew navy. I loved you being the gunner!!!! Love and Peace. Earl

[@azania3817]

Great job 👏🏽 awesome interview

[@gracepark9085]

them i misss herrr soo muchhhh

[@duyguu.12]

Ah I love this woman, amazing woman.

[@sharronmannis3403]

ReRi, we love 💕 you 🤩 Amazing show,you did it girl,you and your crew You looking great,can't wait to see you on the run again,will you be coming to Dallas Tx,

[@tinabiz231]

Top interview. Very genuine and professional. Love this kinda interviews. Awesome.

[@ykthehebrew92]

I knew !! It was LOUD !!! 💗💗💗

[@PatriciaPatricia_]

Whole time the Glow was not from that fenty highlighter but her….Pregnancyyyyyyyyyy🤗🤭🤫

[@Maddey12345]

@@AshleyAshley1242she has her son in may… of last year, she meant when she accepted the offer to preform at the Super Bowl she was 3 months post

[@RobertDuncanrobthevoice]

Rihanna speaks so well, I love this interview

[@jackiegaston7859]

Lil' Mamma did her thang tonight. Amazing job. Take care of yourself and the family. Keep writing them hit songs Lady🧡

[@chickensalad5591]

it was boring as hell. Not what most of us expected from Rihanna who is usually known as a power house. Very mediocre at best a solid 5.5/10

[@cindyrolle6476]

She slayed it!

[@Jibambeshow254k]

Riri for life she's till beautiful ❤ and forever quite 😊

[@evebooh2u636]

Lord she so finnnne😍😍😍😍

[@YUJINB]

Love you my QUEEN❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@davidwhite6638]

Excellent Performance....👍 ❤️

[@bensonoketa1808]

Why was Rihanna scared for the Super Bowl halftime show? If you know please tell me because she killed it out there!!! You go girl!

[@ms.rubyj.4259]

Well, I would imagine that for starters, she's already afraid of heights. On top of that, I'd be afraid too, of being that high up in the air - AND PREGNANT?? COME ON, NOW!!! Why wouldn't she be scared????!! As far as the "performance" aspect - not a problem. SHE'S A PRO!!!!!!

[@user-tu9em2hw4q]

rihanna is lit 🥹🥹🥹

[@Ninaaa614]

10/10 to the interviewer!!

[@wiselolly7254]

Great interviewer interviewing The Great Rhianna!

[@k.d.kelley2830]

Rhianna is an absolutely beautiful,talented,amazing woman

[@chickensalad5591]

it is Rihanna, dummy

[@jahnestyjoiner1489]

beautiful thank you 🤎

[@cindycruzquinn666]

Wow queen riri is drop dead gorgeous but being prego making her glow more ❤always and forever a queen

[@nb6918]

GOAT performance.

[@AlyseHernandeoffical]

Rihanna, you got this girl and you got different from human beings and you got different from things, and you can be made it through and you will find peace in your life and your husband actually and you don't know what's worth it now and I am so glad you are back in music and I love you girl so much ❤️ and I hope you had a great time on Superbowl stage and I been working on my songs also too and I hadn't on tour ever and I am making music at home!

[@badmelll]

I said ANTI and she said ANTI. I love the name of that album and each song is an absolute masterpiece. My favorite is her Tame Impala cover ❤ just gold

[@anambelle]

Now we know why shes's glowing :) Congrats mama