A recent video circulating online, purportedly showing singer Rihanna protesting outside Trump Tower during the recent Women's March, has been fact-checked and found to be misleading. Reports indicate that the clip, which gained traction on social media platforms like X, does not feature the artist.
The individual depicted in the video is not Rihanna. While protests did occur outside Trump Tower as part of nationwide Women's March events around International Women's Day on March 8, claims that Rihanna participated have been debunked by multiple news outlets. This event has become a point of contention, with many online asserting the pop star's presence, yet evidence suggests otherwise.
Dissecting the Claims
The social media buzz centered on a clip allegedly capturing Rihanna amidst demonstrators. These claims often coincided with discussions surrounding specific policies that activists argue negatively impact women. However, independent verification has failed to substantiate Rihanna's involvement in this particular demonstration.
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The purported video has been linked to other, unrelated protest footage. One report, published on February 17, 2026, addressed two videos showing crowds outside Trump Tower, suggesting one could be traced back to January and depicted protests against the Trump administration's policies. It also mentioned using Google Lens for reverse image searches to identify the origins of such visuals.
Historical Context of Similar Incidents
It is important to note that this is not the first time claims of Rihanna protesting at the Women's March have surfaced. A video from January 2017 showed Rihanna participating in a Women's March near Trump Tower, where she was seen dabbing. This past instance may be contributing to the confusion surrounding the more recent, unsubstantiated claims. The 2017 event saw Rihanna join thousands of women following President Donald Trump's inauguration. She was also seen wearing a t-shirt that read "We should all be feminists." Other celebrities like Ariana Grande, Madonna, Emma Watson, and Miley Cyrus were also reported to have participated in similar marches around that time.
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