PETA Calls Out Rihanna Over Real Fur, Offers Free Faux Fur

Rihanna recently stepped out for dinner in a full-length fur coat, which quickly caught the attention of PETA.

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The animal rights organization sent a letter to the singer, begging her to wear faux fur clothing instead.

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In the letter, Senior VP, Lisa Longer pleaded with Rihanna to consider the families of the animals killed for their fur.

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PETA also offered to collect and distribute the singer’s fur pieces to the survivors of the Turkey and Syria earthquakes.

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According to the organization, the people of Turkey and Syria are allowed to wear the real fur to help keep warm.

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Rihanna previously won a PETA award for the Fenty clothing collection she made entirely from faux leather.

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At the time, PETA’s VP released a statement applauding Rihanna for creating the collection without hurting animals.

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The “Umbrella” singer also recently spoke about her upcoming ninth album, saying she’ll likely release it this year.

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When Rihanna finally drops the project, it will be her first studio album since she released “Anti” in 2016.

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