Rihanna Has Fans Begging For ‘Mercy’ After Barely-There Bikini Snap

A fan account just sent the internet into full nostalgia mode, and Rihanna fans are begging for mercy. A resurfaced throwback snap of the "Umbrella" singer has been making the rounds on Instagram, reminding everyone exactly why Bad Gal RiRi’s early-2010s era still hits. The sun-drenched photo shows the singer rocking a barely-there black bikini while standing confidently among greenery, channeling the same energy that defined her "What’s My Name?" era.

The post was shared by a fan account, which captioned the image by nodding to one of Rihanna’s most iconic visuals. “'What’s My Name?' is one of Rihanna’s most-watched music videos,” the caption read, instantly transporting fans back to the moment when RiRi dominated both the charts and pop-culture timelines.

As expected, the comments section lit up almost immediately, and the reactions were loud. “Mercy!” one fan wrote, adding a wall of fire emojis, while others flooded the post with heart-eyes and crown emojis.

The nostalgia didn’t stop there. In a second throwback that had fans crying mercy all over again, designer Lisa Marie Fernandez resurfaced a sizzling poolside snap of Rihanna lounging in a black neoprene Genevieve bikini, and the internet absolutely lost it.

“The OG LMF… When Rihanna was feeling sexy in our Genevieve Bikini in Black Neoprene,” Fernandez captioned the post. The image shows the singer stretched out along the edge of a pool, one leg dipped into the water, soaking up the summer sun.

Another fan account resurfaced another Rihanna moment, this time pulling from her lingerie line's Instagram archives. The snap showed the singer serving a full-on Savage look in a lilac lace bra, her long curls falling over her shoulders as she posed against a tropical backdrop.

The timing of the resurfaced fan favorites couldn’t be more perfect. Just days ago, Rihanna officially turned up the heat with the launch of her Savage x Fenty Love Season Valentine’s Day collection, stepping fully into goddess mode as the face of the campaign. Taking on the role of Aphrodite, the nine-time Grammy winner delivered a series of steamy visuals that leaned into romance, and power.

In one campaign shot, Rihanna stunned in a lace short robe paired with a matching bra adorned with rose prints, while another image showed her rocking a cheeky lace-trim red panty and push-up bra combo that left little to the imagination. The Valentine’s-ready pieces are available exclusively through the Savage x Fenty V-Day Shop.

As fans have come to expect, Rihanna is just as intentional behind the scenes as she is in front of the camera when it comes to Savage x Fenty. "When it comes to being inclusive, you want everyone to be a part of that," she said in 2020. “They’re sexy, and they need to know that. They need to be validated about that no matter what size they are.”

For Rihanna, Savage x Fenty isn’t just a lingerie brand. It’s a statement. “I’m so focused on making women, not just anyone, but everyone, feel invited and welcomed,” she added. “Savage is a home, it’s a hub, and it’s a safe space for everyone.”