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Rihanna gives $5,000 to school after late appearance

Rihanna has given a cheque to a Chicago school after failing to turn up on time for a performance.

The US star visited Barrington High School on March 22 after their pupils won her Shine Bright Like A Diamond competition.

Their winning entry was a video that mentioned all the charities the school kids are involved with - however, Rihanna turned up four hours late for the short concert.

School spokesman Jeff Arnett has now confirmed that the singer has sent a cheque for $5,000 to cover security costs and also to go towards the students. He said:

"We're certainly gratified to receive a contribution from her. Even though this $5,000 gift has been long in coming, her management communicated with us immediately after the event and said she wanted to do something for the students. It didn't take any coaxing or pleading by the district. It was something they offered to do, and it took a while to work through the book keeping process. She was late in coming that day and a lot of people waited anxiously for her appearance, and even though this money is late in coming, it's still appreciated."

 

 

 

 

Watch Rihanna visit fans at the school below: