Rihanna Suffers Backlash from Fans While Illness Ignites Pregnancy Rumors (UPDATE)

(Rihanna Rumors) Rihanna has canceled four tour dates thus far since launching her Diamonds World Tour on March 8th. Less than two weeks into the tour, the Bajan beauty canceled two tour stops reportedly due to laryngitis.

“BOSTON this is the hardest thing for me to deal with! I feel like we’ve been waiting on this day forever, and I’m hurt that I let you down. I hate disappointing people that never ever let me down!! I’m so embarrassed about this! Thank you for your prayers and well wishes!”

The apology appeared sincere enough and all was forgiven. Fast forward a few weeks later and RiRi is back to canceling tour stops.

This time her back to back shows in Dallas and Houston respectively were postponed at the last minute while Live Nation is urging ticket holders to keep their ticket for a future unknown date. Speculation around the cancellation grew outrageous from pregnancy rumors to health concerns. Thanks to Rihanna remaining mum on Twitter and her management’s rather vague explanation.

On Tuesday however Rihanna surfaced exiting a medical building sucking on a lollipop with shades and cap covering her makeup less face. Later she blessed her fans a sad story.

“I was sick since San Diego! I kept working because I thought two days off after the Vegas show would be enough time to recover and I f****ed up, those were two days off from hell and today is not different!” she wrote on Instagram on April 15. “I’m sad and disappointed about it! I had all kinds of plans for Houston!”

Too little, too late it seems. The fans of the “Unapologetic” singer are growing tired.

‘You not sick you out having fun. How dare you plan a tour then forget your responsibilities!! You need to also be focused on your career. I paid good money for these tickets n they were a surprise for my lil sis 18th bday n now we can’t even go!! (sic).’

“Wtf really bitch u canceled another one of your fucking shows hoe you was just in Vegas like 2 days ago & now you claim youre sick @rihanna”

It is truly difficult to sell the sick card when you share photos of yourself partying and drinking. Get it together RiRi!

Update: According to E! News, the pregnancy rumors are just that, rumors. Rihanna nor her management have spoken directly to the rumors however sources have revealed to the publication that a little Chris Brown won’t be running around anytime soon.

 

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