Although Rihanna can’t vote in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, she’s still making her voice heard. In a playful Instagram video, the Barbadian singer joked that she was “trying to sneak into the polls with my son’s passport,” urging U.S. citizens to make their votes count. Her post, featuring the hashtag #VoteCauseICant, shows her gazing out the window of her car, likely expressing support for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, while subtly criticizing her Republican opponent, Donald Trump.
Rihanna’s allegiance to Harris became more apparent with the hashtag #TanSuitSeason, which many interpreted as a nod to the vice president’s choice of a tan suit at the Democratic National Convention in August. This fashion moment had previously sparked attention when former President Barack Obama faced criticism for a similar outfit a decade ago. Rihanna’s playful reference highlights her endorsement for Harris, who is seeking re-election in 2024.
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Although the 36-year-old singer moved to the U.S. in 2005, she never changed her citizenship and remains a Barbadian citizen. As a result, she is not eligible to vote in the U.S. election. However, her sons—2-year-old RZA and infant Riot—and her partner, A$AP Rocky, are U.S. citizens.
Rihanna is one of many celebrities supporting Harris for president. Other high-profile figures like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Jennifer Lopez have also publicly backed Harris as she rallies for votes in key states like Pennsylvania. Despite not being able to vote herself, Rihanna’s enthusiasm shows she is fully invested in the election’s outcome.