Rihanna channels Janet Jackson as she sports waist-length dreadlocks in New York

Rihanna channels Janet Jackson

The singer's bold new 'do resembled Janet Jackson's look from the 1993 film 'Poetic Justice' which starred Tupac - who RiRi wore on her shirt

The singer was spotted with her new 'do as she headed out to dinner in New York City on Tuesday night.

Rihanna channels Janet Jackson

Rihanna channels Janet Jackson

Rihanna channels Janet Jackson

Rihanna channels Janet Jackson