After Rihanna took the stage at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show with what looked like a baby bump under her curve-hugging red outfit, her reps confirmed that the superstar is in fact pregnant with her and A$AP Rocky’s second child.
The star hinted in a pre-game interview with Nate Burleson that she had a surprise in store for fans, but she didn’t end up singing any new songs or bringing out any musical guests to the Super Bowl halftime show stage — proving that the big surprise was her pregnancy.
But RiRi’s bump reveal is hardly the first time a musician has taken an onstage opportunity to announce that she’s expecting, as stars like Beyoncé, Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez and more have all made their pregnancy announcements while performing.
Other artists, who didn’t announce their pregnancies onstage, showed off the power of women with their bumps on full display during major performances at awards shows, festivals and more.
See below for photos of some of the biggest performances by pregnant musicians.
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Beyoncé
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/GI for NARAS Beyoncé was glowing as she showed off her baby bump during the 2017 Grammy Awards.
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Cardi B
Image Credit: Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GI Cardi B performed “Be Careful” on Saturday Night Live in 2018, with her pregnant belly on display in a tight, white gown.
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M.I.A
Image Credit: John Shearer/WireImage M.I.A highlighted her bump in a black-and-white polka dot ensemble during her 2009 Grammys performance.
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Alicia Keys
Image Credit: Shirlaine Forrest/GI for MTV Alicia Keys held her tummy tenderly during the 2014 MTV EMAs.
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Christina Aguilera
Image Credit: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage Christina Aguilera still rocked some sky-high stilettos while performing pregnant during 102.7 KIIS FM’s 2014 Wango Tango.
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Ciara
Image Credit: Chelsea Lauren/GI for Hyundai Ciara made her baby bump chic and stylish with a sparkling trench coat and skin-tight black dress during the 2014 Hyundai/Grammy’s celebration.
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Cardi B
Image Credit: Johnny Nunez/GI for BET Cardi B showed off her pregnant belly once more onstage during the 2021 BET Awards, but this time alongside her husband Offset and Migos.
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Carrie Underwood
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/GI for dcp While her flowing blue gown hid her bump, Carrie Underwood was all smiles while performing at the 2014 American Country Countdown Awards.
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Beyonce
Image Credit: Kristian Dowling/GI After performing at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Beyonce surprised fans when she opened her blazer to reveal that she was pregnant with her and Jay-Z’s first child, Blue Ivy.
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Jennifer Lopez
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Marc Anthony sweetly held Jennifer Lopez’s belly as they announced they were expecting during the Miami stop of their En Concierto tour.
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Alicia Keys
Image Credit: Frederick M. Brown/GI Alicia Keys wore a purple satin mini dress while pregnant at the 2010 BET Awards.
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Pink
Image Credit: Mazur AMA 2010/WireImage Pink held her then-small bump while performing at the 2010 American Music Awards.
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Rihanna
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/GI for Roc Nation Rihanna surprised fans with her second pregnancy at the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show.