Rihanna Gives Emotional ‘Lift Me Up’ Performance As A$AP Rocky Cheers Her On At The 2023 Oscars
13.03.2023 - 08:55
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Rihanna took to the stage at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday and gave viewers a show-stopping rendition of her Oscar-nominated single, “Lift Me Up,” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
Wearing a gorgeous, shimmering shirt and trouser pants set, Rihanna sang the ballad penned by herself, singer Tems, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson and Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler. The song serves as a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who played King T’Challa, aka Black Panther, and died at the age of 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer.
The Oscars audience was in awe as Rihanna belted out her ballad, hitting every high note with power and grace. Standing on a feathered platform, Rihanna looked emotional as she was met with a standing ovation.
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At the end of her performance, the camera panned to Rihanna’s partner and the father of her son and baby-on-the-way, A$AP Rocky, who appeared to be filled with pride as he cheered her on. Rocky also was celebrating Hollywood’s biggest night with a glass of champagne in his hand.
A source previously told ET that A$AP was in New York solo while Rihanna stayed in Los Angeles to do last-minute performance rehearsals. The rapper made it back to L.A. in time to escort his partner to the awards show. “Rihanna is feeling good and is excited to perform again on Sunday,” the source said, adding that her Super Bowl LVII halftime performance really reignited the singer’s passion for live performing.
While her halftime performance was decidedly different from her live edition of the soundtrack‘s single, it’s clear that Rihanna has made her musical comeback in a big way.
Released in October, “Lift Me