Rihanna Reportedly Planned Baltimore Trip After Riots

World-famous singer Rihanna wanted to come to Baltimore in the wake of the April riots to walk with protestors and hold a free concert in the Penn North area, according to documents obtained by The Baltimore Sun.

The newspaper reports that the Rihanna’s representative spoke with an officer May 1 and sought extra security for the singer, who planned to arrive by plane and take a train into the city, or drive, to divert media attention; however, police reportedly said since she had not gotten a permit, the show would not be taking place.

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Another performer held a concert in the wake of the violence, once more time had elapsed after riots erupted April 27, in the hours after the funeral for Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old Baltimore man who died in police custody.

Prince played a show in Baltimore on Mother’s Day and performed a song he wrote and named for the city. The concert was billed as a “Rally 4 Peace.”

Many musicians, including Rihanna, took to social media after violence surged in the city. BET did a “Tweet Sheet” of stars responding to the riots, from MC Hammer to Missy Elliott.

In addition, several celebrities took to the streets with demonstrators, such as New York Knicks player Carmelo Anthony, who told New York Daily News he came to town to participate in what he called a “peaceful march” to help lead youths in a positive direction.

Screenshot of Rihanna performing ”Diamonds” at the free Concert for Valor in Washington, D.C., in November 2014, from Rihanna VidiestMusic/YouTube.