Beyond Rihanna: 5 Singers who Gave Live Shows While Pregnant

It is not a secret that in the music industry women have it more difficult, not only because in order to position themselves they are required to constantly adapt both in their music and in their appearance, but also because it seems that all the time they have to be demonstrating that his talent is not over. But women in music are strong and in recent years we have seen great artists show that their talent has nothing to do with their gender and that, for example, pregnancy is not an obstacle to continuing a musical career. These are 5 singers who did live shows while pregnant.

Rihanna at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show

This year's Super Bowl left us with one of the best halftime shows in its entire history: Rihanna and her powerful return to music. And it is that for more than six years the singer did not release music or perform live, so it is not surprising that all her fans were excited about her return. This presentation was not only incredible because of its complexity and the talent that the artist displayed, but also because the 34-year-old singer showed off her pregnant belly throughout her entire presentation.

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This would be her second child with the rapper A$AP Rocky and, despite the fact that this show could generate the idea that we will see Rihanna more often on stage, the singer has made it clear that she is still distant from music, being her children and her makeup brand Fenty big her priorities.

Shakira at the U-17 Women's World Cup

Two years after Shakira released "Waka Waka" at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the Colombian singer announced her pregnancy at the final presentation of the U-17 Women's World Cup. During the concert, her tummy could not be seen, because only a week before she had found out that she was pregnant. This was his first son Milan, who he had in the company of his then partner, Gerard Piqué.

Shakira also announced her pregnancy on Twitter when she posted: "In a few minutes it will be the first time that our baby will go on stage, and precisely at a soccer event!". The woman from Barranquilla was referring to the fact that it was at the 2010 World Cup that she met Piqué and began their relationship.

Beyoncé at the MTV Awards and the Grammys

Beyoncé has done it twice, these being remembered as iconic to this day. The first was during the 2011 MTV Awards, when she sang “Love On Top”, at the end of her performance she dropped the microphone to the floor and opened her blazer to reveal a small belly. This is how he introduced us to Blue Ivy Carter, the first daughter he had with rapper Jay-Z. The second was at her 2011 Grammys performance, when she sang "Love Drought" from her hit album "Lemonade". The artist appeared dressed all in gold and with a crown that simulated a halo, referring to the divine figure of the Virgin Mary. Her pregnant belly was more than obvious and her show served to announce to the world the arrival of her twins, Sir and Rumi Carter.

Mon Laferte at the 2021 Latin Grammys

The Chilean singer showed her belly of a few months during the red carpet of the Latin Grammy 2021. The dress she wore was specially made for her, as it was a blazer with an opening on the abdomen. Of course, the artist dressed in purple to remind us of her closeness to the feminist and pro-abortion movement and, in that order of ideas, to give a message about the importance of the decision being made by each pregnant person. In addition, Mon Laferte took the stage to sing with Gloria Trevi. During the show, she danced, sang, and exposed her pregnant belly.

Jennifer Lopez on her “El Cantante” Tour

This is another one of those presentations that became iconic over the years. During her time in Miami on the "El Cantante" tour she had with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, the couple announced that they had been expecting a baby for some time. This announcement was very important because the press and fans were talking about an alleged pregnancy, but the artist had not yet confirmed anything. After the presentation, the couple did not give details about this pregnancy again.