Rihanna declined to play in the show in 2019, in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick.

"Rihanna is a generational talent, a woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at every turn. A person born on the small island of Barbados who became one of the most prominent artists ever. Self-made in business and entertainment," said Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter

The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on 12 February 2023. The 2023 halftime show will be sponsored by Apple Music.

We couldn't think of a more appropriate partner for the world's most-watched musical performance, NFL SVP of partner strategy Nana-Yaw Asamoah said last week in a statement.

Past Super Bowl Halftime Show performances include The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Prince, Madonna, and more.