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Rihanna Cancels Concert In Nice, Sends Condolences   

The pop star makes a statement about the terror attack in France.
By Sydney Scott · Updated October 27, 2020

In the wake of the Bastille Day attack in Nice, France, Rihanna has canceled a concert at the city’s Allianz Stadium.

The singer’s rep confirmed to PEOPLE that she was safe as Rihanna took to Instagram to let fans know that the concert had been canceled and to send her condolences to the victims and their families. 

Due to the tragic events in #Nice, my concert scheduled for tomorrow July 15 at Allianz Stadium will not be going ahead as planned. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families 😢

A photo posted by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Jul 14, 2016 at 8:12pm PDT

At least 84 people were killed when a truck drove through a crowd during Bastille Day celebrations. The driver drove about a mile before being killed by police. The president of the region called the attack “the worst tragedy in the history of Nice.”

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Nice. 

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