Eagles Players Reveal Their Favorite Rihanna Songs Before Super Bowl

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It seems the Philly team is just as excited for RiRi's halftime show as everyone else.

Rihanna bumps heavy on the Philadelphia Eagles playlist these days, and the team's players recently revealed their favorite songs from her. Moreover, they include classic from both her early days and some of her more recent catalog. Of course, saying "recent" barely means anything in this convo, as her fans have begged her to drop for years. Still, that didn't hamper excitement for her upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. As such, everyone from casual fans to die-hards and athletes alike are reminiscing on her catalog ahead of the big show.

SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: In this image released on November 9, Rihanna attends Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 presented by Prime Video at Allied Studios on November 08, 2022 in Simi Valley, California; and broadcast on November 9, 2022. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Imagesfor Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 presented by Prime Video)

Furthermore, the Eagles recently clinched their Super Bowl spot in a blowout win against the San Francisco 49ers. Overall, each player chose their fighter when it came to Rihanna's catalog. Some of the picks include "What's My Name," "Umbrella," "Rude Boy," "Work," and "FourFiveSeconds." However, out of all the tracks, "Umbrella" is the most popular pick amongst the Eagles. Valid pick, though plenty of players also shouted out "What's My Name." Also, they sang some of the iconic melodies, shouting "Oh, na na, what's my name?" and "You can stand under my umbrella (ella, ella, eh eh)."

Still, some players thought they all needed some vocal work. "That's probably the only song they know and they sounded terrible," an Eagle remarked. Regardless, their energy was on point, yet probably didn't match the sheer volume with which people will scream those anthems at the show. In fact, recent reports indicate that RiRi might be bringing the spectacle on the road in a tour. Many people are calling this a "Ri-naissance," not to be confused with the other in-demand tour by Beyoncé. “She has her North American dates ready to announce for 2023 after the Super Bowl," a source told The Sun.

"It will be a matter of time before she announces European dates for 2024," they continued. “[Rihanna’s] plan is to set up mini residencies in major cities rather than visit multiple places.” Do you have a favorite Rihanna song you'd sing your heart out to at her show? Let us know what it is in the comments down below. Also, as always, log back into HNHH for the latest on Rihanna, her Super Bowl halftime show, and what happens to the Philadelphia Eagles.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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