The pop star sent a message with the bright red sleeping bag coat she donned for her grand finale.
The actress/director was especially impressed with the rapper's role as supportive partner to his pregnant pop-star girlfriend.
Billboard senior writer Dan Rys shares his account of (eventually) getting to see one of the most-anticipated halftime shows in Super Bowl history up close in Arizona.
"The HITS RIH HAS...," tweeted "Kill Bill" musician SZA Sunday night (Feb. 12). "Low key endless. So inspiring!"
The TV producer said there was pressure following last year’s epic, Emmy-winning halftime show, but working with Rihanna made the process easy.
"She could just walk out in sweatpants and sing, and that would be just great," he said of her upcoming Super Bowl performance.
"There's something exhilarating about the challenge of it all," the star said of her upcoming performance.
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The then-11-year-old belted out "Let's Get Loud" during the set.
Plus, unforgettable sets by Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Prince and more.
