Rihanna encourages voting as she shares a lighthearted moment with her son

Ahead of Election Day, Rihanna took to social media to motivate fans to head to the polls. Although she's not a U.S. citizen herself, the global superstar humorously endorsed voting, even joking about using her son's passport to cast a ballot.

Rihanna, originally from Barbados, cannot legally vote in the United States, but that hasn't stopped her from encouraging her millions of followers to make their voices heard. In a playful Instagram video shared the day before Election Day, the singer filmed herself in a car, captioning the post, "POV: me trying to sneak into the polls with my son's passport. #votecauseicant." Rihanna's light-hearted approach was a unique reminder of the importance of civic duty.

Along with the humorous video, Rihanna's caption hinted at her political leanings. She wrote, "when protecting pussies and firing pussies can happen all in one vote #votecauseicant #TanSuitSeason." The message seemed to subtly endorse a candidate known for progressive values, sparking conversation among her followers. Though she didn't name any specific politician, her fans eagerly interpreted her message as an endorsement.

A History of encouraging voter participation

This isn't Rihanna's first time urging her followers to vote. In the 2018 midterm elections, she used her platform to promote voter turnout, sharing detailed voting information and a message about the importance of participating in democracy. Her 2018 post read, "It's ELECTION DAY America!!! The most important day for the rest of your lives...all you have is right now! TODAY!! If you're tired of complaining about the state of the country and government, get up and do something about it!!! #VOTE... simple!!!".

When a fan asked her then if she was a U.S. citizen, Rihanna humorously replied, "nah I'm an immigrant tryna get yo country together. Did u vote?" Her commitment to encouraging civic engagement, even without her own ability to participate, has made her a relatable figure for many fans.

A supportive family moment

Rihanna shares two sons, RZA and Riot Rose, with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. Although neither parent can vote in the U.S., both of their sons hold American citizenship, giving Rihanna a unique perspective as she encourages fans to participate in shaping their country's future.

As Election Day approached, Rihanna's post reminded her followers of the power of their voices, proving once again that the star is as dedicated to advocating for change as she is to her music.