I've been following pop music for a long time, and I have to say, Rihanna's Navy is one of the most loyal and ardent fans in pop. Rihanna is notorious for her magical encounters with fans at meet-and-greets, and she recently showed off another side of her fans' love. One fan anonymously revealed to Buzzfeed that Rihanna helped him come out as gay to friends and family. Their exchange truly showed how much Rih loves her fans, and a side of her that many may not know.
Most people know Rihanna as an unapologetic, fierce, independent and strong woman on stage and in her music videos. She's not afraid to be sexy and express her opinions, but Rihanna also has a softer side that may not be known or appreciated.
Rihanna follows many of her fellow Navy members on Twitter, and one of them decided to reach out to them via private message to gain the courage to come out to friends and family.
You can imagine Rihanna probably gets a lot of DMs, but the fact that she paid so much attention to this fan was very touching and gave me a different perspective on her character. Rihanna's first response to her fans was that being yourself is the only option.
According to fans, the 28-year-old singer said:
Baby, it’s okay to be scared, but it’s more important to be yourself! You really have no choice! This is not a decision that needs to be made! You are who you are and as hard as it may seem, the best thing is the freedom and peace within you! Your family may not understand, but luckily you live in a generation that does! Not to mention our community here, we will silence you!
Her support didn't end there. The fan revealed to BuzzFeed that he is slowly coming out to people close to him and has continued to keep Rihanna informed of his progress, with Rihanna constantly guiding him and asking about his family's reactions. The fan also said he felt like he had no one else to talk to and only Rihanna understood. It's so beautiful that a fan is so close to his favorite star and she reciprocates the love so sincerely.
After some sweeter exchanges, the "Work" performer added some words of encouragement at the end. She said: "Thank you for your honesty! I'm so glad you got what you deserve! I will always support you and you've been here since day one... love you more!"
What kind of dream come true is Navy life with this kind of relationship with Rih? The fan told BuzzFeed he will meet her for the first time in July during Rih-Rih Anti 's world tour, and they hope to be fully out by then.
I always admire stars for showing these signs of sweet humanity in private, because it shows they are completely sincere. Famous artists like Rihanna seem to have everything they want in the world, yet they still share such inspiring and positive moments with those who adore them. I think that impact is more important than anything else.
