Rihanna sings “Lift Me Up” in touching Oscars performance (video)
William Rodriguez
Published May 07, 2026
The 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles showcased an outstanding performance by Rihanna of her Oscar-nominated song “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The emotional performance earned her a standing ovation from the audience, including her boyfriend A$AP Rocky who was filmed in the audience, giving Rihanna a standing ovation and raising a glass to her performance. The footage of the cute moment promptly spread on Twitter. You can watch the full performance of “Lift Me Up” at the Oscars on Twitter.