R&B singer Rihanna kicked off the North American leg of her Loud tour in Baltimore, MD on Saturday. During the 2-hour show she stripped down to a colorful 2-piece to the delight of her fans. Rihanna’s performance of “Skin” drew the loudest screams when she pulled a female fan out of the audience for a risqué lap dance (see the video after the break).
Rihanna’s sexually suggestive lap dance for her appreciative female fan seemed spontaneous and completely arbitrary at first. But according to a loyal reader who asked to remain anonymous, the woman was no random audience member: she was actually part of Rihanna’s entourage.
The reader, who attended Rihanna’s Baltimore show at the 1st Mariner Arena on Saturday, said she saw that same blond woman earlier in the day. My reader said she was standing near the loading dock with friends when Rihanna and her crew walked in through the back door for a sound check. She said the blond chick entered through the back door moments later with members of Rihanna’s entourage.
My reader said the woman wasn’t seen walking in with Rihanna, but the reader is familiar with Rihanna’s road crew, and it was clear to her that the blond chick was with the crew.
By now, you should know that artists never randomly pull concertgoers onto the stage and make them a part of their act due to insurance regulations. Audience members who are pulled onstage are always carefully hand picked and asked to sign a waiver in case there is an accident.
Rihanna’s Loud Tour stops in Atlanta on July 12 at the Chastain Park Amphitheatre. I already have my tickets.
Image source: DM
Video source: MJ
