Rihanna shocked the world on Sunday when she revealed during her Super Bowl halftime performance that she was pregnant with her second child.
But even though she waited until the big day to reveal her latest baby bump, she seems to have hinted that baby number two was on the way in an interview conducted shortly before the unveiling.
While chatting with CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson, Rihanna admitted that she was “thinking about bringing someone,” which in retrospect seemed to be referencing her unborn child.
Burleson confirmed the line was in reference to her tummy in a tweet posted shortly after Rihanna raised speculation on social media.
He was quoting a post that said, “So when #rihanna told @nateburleson there was going to be a surprise guest at the halftime show, I bet the BABY is the surprise guest.”
Staggering: Rihanna, 34, shocked the world on Super Bowl Sunday when she revealed her new baby bump during her performance at the halftime show, but it seems she already hinted at the pregnancy
Hint Hint! While chatting with CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson, Rihanna admitted that she was “thinking about bringing someone,” which in retrospect seemed to be referencing her unborn child.
“Bingo,” he wrote, adding a dart board emoji to make it even clearer.
Rihanna wore a dark brown leather jacket with a thick fleece lining during the interview.
She added gold Cuban links around her throat for added glamour, and wore an animal print skirt with stiletto heels that laced up to her legs.
While the gaze may have betrayed her baby bump if she stood up, she was completely hidden in her sitting position during the interview.
Burleson got to Rihanna’s pregnancy hints by first asking her if she was “releasing music any time soon.”
“I just want to put out music and have fun with it,” the seemingly exasperated singer replied.
“But if it has to be an album, that might take some time,” he added.
Some fans joked on social media that they would “never” get an album now, as they assumed she was unlikely to throw herself headlong into new music just as she was pregnant with another child and raising a nine-month-old boy.
He got over it! Burleson confirmed the line was in reference to her tummy in a tweet posted shortly after Rihanna raised speculation on social media.
Stunning: Rihanna wore a dark brown leather jacket with a thick fleece lining during the interview She added gold Cuban links around her throat for added glamour, and wore an animal print skirt with stilettos that tied up to her legs.
No rush: “I just want to put music on and have fun with it,” the seemingly exasperated singer replied. “But if it has to be an album, that might take some time,” he added.
The suffering continues: Some fans joked on social media that they would “never” get an album now, as they assumed it was unlikely she would dive headlong into new music just as she was pregnant with another child and raising a baby of her own nine months.
Burleson went on to ask Rihanna if there were any ‘surprises’ planned for her halftime performance.
“I’m thinking of bringing someone,” Rihanna replied with a smile. ‘I’m not sure.’
The host tried to get her to tell him what her off-camera surprise was, but she simply replied “No” and laughed.
Once Rihanna appeared on stage in a red bodysuit that opened up to reveal a skintight bodysuit that exposed the baby bump, fans immediately began to speculate that she was pregnant, with some making a connection to the interview.
The “Work” singer didn’t leave them guessing for long, however, as a rep confirmed the pregnancy shortly after her 13-minute performance wrapped.
In addition to some suggestive moves in which she appeared to touch their bottoms, the singer-songwriter also appeared to caress her tummy, drawing viewers’ attention.
Sly: Burleson went on to ask Rihanna if there were any ‘surprises’ planned for her halftime performance. “I’m thinking of bringing someone,” Rihanna replied with a smile.
AHA! Once Rihanna appeared on stage in a red bodysuit that opened up to reveal a skintight bodysuit that exposed the baby bump, fans immediately began to speculate that she was pregnant, with some making a connection to the interview.
Proud mom: In addition to some suggestive moves in which she appeared to touch her bottoms, the singer-songwriter also appeared to caress her tummy, drawing the attention of viewers
After Rihanna made a splash, her friend Melissa Forde shared a hilarious video with her on Instagram, though it was unclear if it was taken before or after the performance.
The photographer captured the singer in her tight red bodysuit, minus the chunky jumpsuit that hung loosely on her curvaceous body.
One of the women in the crowd yelled what sounded like ‘bump’, and the rest of them started yelling it repeatedly while jumping up and down.
Rihanna joined in on the fun and tried to get on the roof.
Kimmie Kyees, the woman responsible for Rihanna’s flawless nails, also shared a backstage photo with a close-up of her sizable bulge.
Celebration: After Rihanna made a splash, her friend Melissa Forde shared a funny video with her on Instagram, though it was unclear if it was taken before or after the performance
Red hot: The photographer caught the singer in her skinny red outfit, minus the chunky jumpsuit that hung loose on her curvaceous frame
Drop: One of the women in the crowd yelled what sounded like ‘bump’, and the rest of them started yelling it repeatedly while jumping up and down. Rihanna joined in on the fun and tried to climb the roof
Shocking: Kimmie Kyees, the woman responsible for Rihanna’s flawless nails, also shared a backstage photo with a close-up of her considerable bulge