The “Umbrella” Conspiracy: Worshipping the Rain Man When Rihanna released Umbrella in 2007, the song quickly became a global phenomenon. But in the corners of conspiracy culture, whispers began to surface: was this just a pop anthem, or a coded ode to something darker? The theory centers on the mysterious figure known as the Rain Man, not the movie character, but an alleged occult entity said to “rain down” fame, fortune, and power on those who pledge loyalty to it. Within this framework, the “u