Confronting the Rihanna Witch Hunt

what’s with all the talk of rihanna being a devil worshipper? i’ve got my own take on this (read on). in 2007, countless posts examined lyrics to her hit song umbrella. her latest effort, russian roulette (pictured below), has people on the witch hunt again. the eye patch. the dominatrix outfit. a beauty that’s too good to be true. has anyone considered the following – that the tough girl persona is a way to overcome that unfortunate beating she took at the hands of fellow r&b star and former lover, chris brown? it’s also likely a commentary on the entertainment industry – the character tests and manipulation that face many leading ladies. why else would a skinny woman wear a girdle in that art? why is there a hole in her signature eye patch? well, maybe she played russian roulette and the bullet couldn’t kill. in fact, she sees more clearly now as a result. people can express feelings in a provocative way without becoming “possessed.” it’s healthy to confront that which is undesirable – even dressing the part – as a way to disarm its ability to control.