Rihanna called out an election commenter's 'discounted crotch' after the hater took issue with the pop star's joke that she would sneak into the polls with her son's passport.
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00:00Rihanna's latest Instagram post is stirring up controversy.
00:03What happens when a global superstar makes a bold joke about voting?
00:07Rihanna, the Barbadian superstar and beauty mogul,
00:10may not be eligible to vote in U.S. elections,
00:12but that hasn't stopped her from making her voice heard.
00:15Known for using her platform to encourage civic engagement,
00:18she often shares her perspective on major social and political issues.
00:22This week, things got heated on Instagram
00:24when Rihanna joked about sneaking into the polls with her son's American passport.
00:29Fans quickly chimed in showing support with comments like,
00:32vote for those who can't and mother is talking, but not everyone found it funny.
00:36Critics were quick to point out illegal voting is a crime,
00:40and one even suggested you can apply for dual citizenship, Riri.
00:44The conversation quickly escalated when one commenter shifted the focus to immigration,
00:48tying Rihanna's joke to broader issues.
00:50They wrote,
00:51There's a right and wrong way to enter.
00:54Those against a secure border are essentially saying
00:56it's okay to break a window and come in that way.
00:59They added,
01:00This is exactly why celebrities shouldn't be posting their political opinions.
01:04Rihanna clapped back with a fiery response,
01:06reminding the commenter of the January 6th riots,
01:09saying,
01:09Where were you in Jan 6th, sis?
01:12In a world where celebrities often intersect with political discourse,
01:15Rihanna's candid engagement serves as a reminder
01:17of the powerful platform public figures hold
01:20and the varied reactions they can provoke when they choose to wield it.