Rihanna
- Birth name: Robyn Rihanna Fenty
- Born: 20 February 1988
- Place of birth: Saint Michael, Barbados
- Nationality: Barbadian
- Main activity: Singer, actress and businesswoman
- Musical genre: Pop, R&B, dance, adult contemporary
Rihanna is a worldwide star. She is one of the most successful female artists of all time, with over 250 million records sold.
Career
Rihanna began her musical career in 2003 when she auditioned for record producer Evan Rogers in Barbados. He invited her to the United States, and she later signed to Def Jam Recordings. Her first album, Music of the Sun, was released in 2005. Her second album, A Girl Like Me, was released in 2006.
Rihanna’s third album, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007), signalled a shift in her musical style and image. Rihanna continued to try different genres and work with various artists on her following albums.
Rihanna has also ventured into acting and appeared in several films, such as Battleship (2012), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), Ocean’s 8 (2018).
Family
Rihanna was born to Monica Braithwaite and Ronald Fenty. She has two brothers, two half-sisters and a half-brother. Rihanna has two kids with A$AP Rocky, RZA Athelston Mayers, born on 13 May 2022, and Riot, born in August 2023. In May 2025, Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy.
Net worth
Rihanna’s net worth is currently $1.4 billion as of early 2024, making her one of the wealthiest female musicians globally. Her significant fortune primarily stems from her entrepreneurial ventures, most notably Fenty Beauty, a highly successful cosmetics brand launched in partnership with LVMH, and her inclusive lingerie line, Savage X Fenty, in which she holds a substantial ownership stake. She also continues to earn income from her music career, acting roles, and various endorsement deals.
Awards
- American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist (2007)
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Song (2010)
- Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (2010)
- Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording (2011)
- American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album (2011)
- American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album (2012)
- American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist (2013)
- Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album (2014)
- American Music Award for Favorite Song - Soul/R&B (2016)
- Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance (2018)
- American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist - Soul/R&B (2018)
Dating timeline
- Chris Brown (2007-2009; 2012-2013): Rihanna and Chris Brown began dating in 2007. Their relationship became violent in 2009. They broke up but got back together in 2012. They parted ways again in 2013.
- Drake (2009; 2010; 2016): Rihanna and Drake had an on-and-off relationship. They dated in 2009 and 2010 but stayed friends. They revived their romance in 2016 but broke up later that year.
- Matt Kemp (2010)
- Leonardo DiCaprio (2015): Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio ignited dating rumours in 2015 but never confirmed their relationship.
- Travis Scott (2015): Rihanna and Travis Scott had a short affair in 2015.
- Hassan Jameel (2017-2020)
- A$AP Rocky (2020-present): Rihanna and A$AP Rocky started dating in 2020. They confirmed their relationship in 2021. The couple share two kids together and are expecting their third.
Discography
Rihanna has released eight studio albums, two compilation albums, two remix albums, one soundtrack album, one live album, one extended play and over a hundred singles.
