She sometimes gets grouped with theatrical pop stars like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Nicki Minaj. But those are one-woman masquerade balls, their real selves hidden behind the next costume change.

Originally posted by caleb. I think that if the title is "Katy, Gaga & Nicki are all about theatricals. Rihanna isn't" , they will all run in here

Originally posted by Jameson Teqkilla I don't get what differentiates Rih from that category.

Originally posted by Jameson Teqkilla I don't get what differentiates Rih from that category.

No, but Rihanna's true self is behind her producers, writing camp, and her team. And I'm not trying to discredit her, because Rihanna works very hard, but all pop stars have their things they use to get by. Rihanna doesn't have to do too much with her attire, because the public loves her and she gets their attention without it. She is much more stylish than the other women listed also. Her fashion, for the most part, is consistent, and always on point.

So in a way, they didn't lie, but in a way, they kinda did too

Originally posted by Princess Peach Rihanna uses gimmicks just as much as these popstars, if not more.

Originally posted by liberalmusiclover How so

Originally posted by iStanGaga Rihanna is not a theatrical star but she's still a pop star. There is very little 'real' in her act. So I have no idea what they meant.

Originally posted by Deemy Rihanna doesnt try to play a character.

Originally posted by liberalmusiclover They said that with Rihanna, what you see is what you get... She's "unfiltered" (no matter how many Instagram pictures she takes )