Rihanna Enjoys a Big Apple Night Out Before Live "SNL" Performance

Hanging onto a gal pal as she made her way through the crowd, Rihanna was spotted leaving her hotel in New York City on Friday (November 9).

The "Diamonds" singer wore a shiny orange jacket, dark jeans, and Timberland boots as she smiled at her awaiting fans.

While in the Big Apple Rih-Rih has been preparing to perform live on "Saturday Night Live" this week. She'll serve as the musical guest with host, Anne Hathaway.

On Friday night the 24-year-old songstress tweeted, "I'm on SNL TOMORROW NIGHT! Don't miss it! First time you'll see me perform #DIAMONDS and another exclusive from my NEW ALBUM #UNAPOLOGETIC."

Enjoy the pictures of Rihanna leaving her hotel in New York City (November 9).