00:00Rihanna, the iconic singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, has once again captured the
00:08public's attention but this time it's for a message about voting, not music.
00:15In a hilarious and light-hearted Instagram reel, Rihanna shared her thoughts on the importance
00:21of voting and did it in the true Riri fashion.
00:31In the reel, we see Riri jokingly plotting how she might sneak into a polling booth with
00:37her son's passport.
00:38After all, the Fenty Beauty mogul can't vote in US elections.
00:44But why?
00:45Well, despite living in the states since 2005, Rihanna never gave up her Barbadian citizenship,
00:53which means she doesn't have voting rights in the United States.
00:58But even though she can't vote, Rihanna is using her platform to urge others to do so.
01:04With a caption that blends humor and serious political undertones, she encourages her fans
01:11to get out there and vote, particularly when it comes to safeguarding women's rights.
01:18And while she doesn't explicitly say it, her caption hints at support for Kamala Harris,
01:25especially given Rihanna's well-known disdain for former President Donald Trump.
01:31Rihanna's not alone in using humor to get her point across.
01:36One of the stars has been an outspoken advocate for various causes, from education to healthcare
01:43and of course, women's rights.
01:45And even though she is not eligible to vote in the US, she is joining the ranks of celebrities
01:52who are encouraging their followers to participate in the democratic process.
01:59Celebrities like Eminem, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, and Beyoncé, just to name
02:05a few, have all used their platforms to publicly endorse Kamala Harris for President and urge
02:13their fans to vote.
02:15Rihanna's playful post adds to this growing movement, where celebrities are taking an
02:20active role in the political conversation, not just through their music or movies, but
02:26through messages that aim to inspire change.
02:30So, whether you are a Rihanna fan or not, her message is clear.
02:38Voting is powerful and it's up to you to make your voices count.
02:43It's a reminder that each decision on the ballot has far-reaching consequences.
02:56Voting is powerful and it's up to you to make your voices count.
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