RIHANNA PERFORMS HITS WITH 'BABY BUMP' DURING SUPER BOWL

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By Adeniyi Onaara

Rihanna made her long-awaited Super Bowl comeback with a career-spanning medley of pop bangers, but it was her baby bump that dominated the conversation.

The megastar appeared in the stadium midair on a floating stage, dressed in a clingy, all-red ensemble with a molded bustier — and a belt beneath what many viewers assumed was another RiRi in the making.

Representatives for the singer confirmed the rumors to Rolling Stone and The Hollywood Reporter: Rihanna is expecting her second child.

In May, the 34-year-old gave birth to her first child, a son, with rapper A$AP Rocky.

Musically speaking, fans who hoped for some fresh tracks were disappointed: Rihanna’s night on the world’s biggest stage offered a nostalgia tour of hits past.

She delivered club smashes such as “Where Have You Been,” “Only Girl (In the World),” and the classic “We Found Love.”

The setlist also included “Rude Boy,” “Bitch Better Have My Money,” “Work,” and “All of the Lights,” with a sea of dancers performing stunning acrobatics.

“Wild Thoughts,” “Run This Town,” and “Umbrella” and “Diamonds” rounded out the set.

She did not bring out any guest artists, as many stars do, instead commanding the stage on her own.

The performance marked a U-turn for Rihanna, who had previously declined the gig in protest of the National Football League’s handling of race issues.

However, in accepting the coveted spot this time, the Barbadian-born singer stated that it was “important for representation.”

“It’s important for my son to see this.”

Robyn Rihanna Fenty has taken a break from recording since the release of “Anti” in early 2016, but she hasn’t taken it easy: she’s become a billionaire, parlaying her music achievements into successful makeup, lingerie, and high-fashion brands.

Rihanna has appeared in a few videos since her last album and recently recorded music for the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” soundtrack.

But the album she’s been teasing for years is still legend — and appeared to be for a while longer.