Dan Patrick Believes Rihanna Doesn't Deserve The Super Bowl

Dan Patrick had an interesting take on Rihanna's halftime show announcement.

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Rihanna is one of the most beloved artists in the entire world, and if you have something negative to say about her, the stans will come after you. Of course, Rihanna recently announced that she would be performing at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2023, which is going to be a massive performance that millions of fans are going to tune in for.

As it turns out, one famous sports broadcaster isn't sold on Rihanna as the headline act. In a recent interview, Dan Patrick explained that he would have preferred Taylor Swift. Patrick believes Rihanna is more of a fashion icon now and that in terms of music, she hasn't done enough as of late to deserve the halftime honors.

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“I would’ve chosen Taylor Swift, but Taylor says that she’s gotta wait ’til she re-records all of her albums,” Patrick said. “I would’ve been curious who she would’ve brought in. Rihanna hasn’t done anything, really. Not that much. She’s more of a fashion icon now."

Patrick's criticism certainly could have been a lot worse, although we're sure a few people will be upset with what he had to say.

Let us know what you think of Patrick's remarks, in the comments below.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.