After three years away from the concert stage, Rihanna reminded the world why every return feels like a cultural event. The Grammy-winning superstar made her highly anticipated live comeback at Jay-Z’s “Extra Innings” concert at New York’s Yankee Stadium, delivering not only a surprise performance but a major fashion moment in custom Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
Appearing before a sold-out crowd on the final night of Jay-Z’s anniversary concerts, Rihanna reunited with her longtime collaborator for a performance of their 2009 hit “Run This Town.” She later took center stage alone to perform her fan-favourite anthem “Bitch Better Have My Money,” marking her first large-scale public performance since 2023.
For the occasion, Rihanna leaned into Saint Laurent’s signature rock-and-roll glamour with a custom chocolate-brown leather ensemble. The look featured an off-the-shoulder leather top trimmed with plush faux fur, paired with sleek body-contouring leather capri trousers that brought an unexpected edge to stage dressing.
The styling was unmistakably Rihanna. Rather than relying on a single statement accessory, she layered multiple belts across her waist, mixing chunky leather straps with delicate gold chain styles to create a look that felt effortlessly rebellious. She completed the outfit with Saint Laurent’s SL963 sunglasses and the house’s glossy Vendôme slingback pumps, whose sharply pointed silhouette added even more attitude to the leather-heavy ensemble.
The fashion may have made the first impression, but it was Rihanna’s candid honesty that quickly won over the audience.
“Y’all know I’m rusty, right? It’s been a while,” she laughed before launching into her performance.
By the end of the set, the singer admitted what many fans had been hoping to hear: “I miss this!”
Her return carries added significance given how rare her performances have become. Rihanna last headlined a major live event during the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show, where she famously revealed her pregnancy while suspended above the stadium in a custom red Loewe look. Since then, she has largely focused on expanding her Fenty empire and raising her family with longtime partner A$AP Rocky.
The emotional comeback became even more personal with Rocky and the couple’s 10-month-old daughter, Rocki, watching from the audience as Rihanna reclaimed the stage.
