Rihanna performed for the son of India's richest man. Here are 8 times celebrities played pricey private concerts.

Lauren EdmondsMar 3, 2024, 03:52 IST

Rihanna and members of the Ambani family took the stage for the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.Reliance Industries/Reuters

Rihanna performed at a pre-wedding event for Anant Ambani, the son of Asia's richest man.
She's not the first celebrity to play a pricey private gig for the elite.

Performing for the world's elite pays. Just ask Rihanna.

The "Umbrella" singer arrived in Gujarat, India, this week for pre-wedding celebrations for Anant Ambani, the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani marrying Radhika Merchant.

The Ambani patriarch, who is the chair of the Fortune 500 company Reliance Industries, has an estimated net worth of $113 billion.

Rihanna took the stage during a star-studded cocktail party on Friday, which ended with her receiving a more than $5 million payday.

Although Rihanna's performance is making headlines this week, she's not the first celebrity to give an ultra-exclusive performance to the world's elite.

Keep reading to see which other celebrities performed for presidents, dictators, and the rich.

Beyoncé got a multi-million dollar paycheck for a private performance at a luxury resort in Dubai.

Beyoncé in Dubai. Mason Poole/Parkwood Media/Getty Images

Italian singer Andrea Bocelli performed at Kourtney and Kim Kardashians' weddings — worsening the feud between the two sisters.

Andrea Bocelli. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez apologized after doing a private gig for a Turkmenistan leader described as a dictator.

Jennifer Lopez in Turkmenistan. AFP/Getty Images

Mariah Carey said she was 'embarrassed' after appearing in a private concert for family members of Muammar Gaddafi.

Mariah Carey.VALERIE MACON/Getty Images

Nelly Furtado also performed for the Gaddafi family. She donated her $1 million payment following public backlash.

Nelly Furtado. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

The Rolling Stones received a hefty check after performing at a Texas investor's birthday party.

The Rolling Stones. AP

Guns N' Roses once played a private show in Russia for a chairman.

Guns N' Roses.Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images

Miley Cyrus sang at a Texas law firm's Christmas party as a teenager.

Miley Cyrus. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Check out some of the best and most daring looks at Ambani's pre-wedding bash — from Rihanna to Mark Zuckerberg

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