Rihanna savagely takes down online troll with anti-Trump message
After taking legal action against US President Donald Trump, pop
superstar Rihanna has doubled down on her political stance, biting back
at an online commentator who questioned whether she was a US citizen.
The Bajan songstress' Instagram feed has been filled with powerful
messages urging fans to vote in the midterm elections, and providing
information on how to do so.
On November 7, she shared a list of states that allow for same-day
registration, telling her nearly 67 million followers: "If you're tired
of complaining about the state of the country and government, get up and
do something about it!!!"
One reply on the passionate post asked Rihanna: "are you even a US citizen? Honest curiosity."
Known for her skillful clapbacks, the Grammy Award winner replied: "Nah.
I'm an immigrant tryna get yo country together. Did u vote?"
Earlier this week,
Rihanna responded to a tweet letting her know her song 'Don't Stop The Music' was playing at a Trump rally.
"Not for much longer..." she wrote. "Me nor my people would ever be at
or around one of those tragic rallies, so thanks for the heads up!"
According to Rolling Stone, the 'Umbrella' hitmaker and her lawyers then
sent a cease-and-desist letter to the President, calling the use of her
music "improper".
It's not the first time Rihanna's right to get political has been called
in to question. Last year, controversial rapper Azealia Banks told her
to "stop chastising the president."
"As far as Rihanna (who isn't a citizen, and can't vote) and all the
rest of the celebrities who are using their influence to stir the
public, you lot really REALLY need to shut up and sit down," Banks wrote
on Instagram.
Other musicians have also refused to allow their songs to be played by
Trump, including Pharrell Williams, Aerosmith and the estate of the late
Prince.
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