TOKYO, Japan — Carolina Panthers superfans come in all forms, including award-winning pop superstars like Rihanna.
The “Lift Me Up” singer was spotted wearing a Panthers’ No. 95 jersey at a party in Tokyo over the weekend.
The sighting sent Panthers’ fans went into a frenzy, with many even expressing their excitement for next season.
Although Rihanna is indeed rocking the No. 95, it is not a Derrick Brown jersey. Another photo posted on Twitter shows the back of the jersey, which reads ‘Panthers’ on the nameplate.
So far, there’s no word if Rihanna will turn up at a Panthers game this upcoming season, but she’s clearly a fan.
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