Rihanna
Musician, Entrepreneur, Beauty Mogul
• Born 1988-02-20 • Barbadian
Biography
Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman who has become one of the best-selling music artists of all time and a billionaire entrepreneur with her Fenty Beauty empire.
Early Life
Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna grew up in a modest household. She was discovered by American record producer Evan Rogers in 2003 and flew to the US to record demo tapes at age 16.
Career
Rihanna burst onto the music scene in 2005 with "Pon de Replay." She has since released eight studio albums, won 9 Grammy Awards, and achieved 14 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2017, she launched Fenty Beauty, which revolutionized the cosmetics industry with its inclusive shade range.
Personal Life
Rihanna has been in a relationship with rapper A$AP Rocky since 2020. The couple welcomed their first son in 2022 and a second son in 2023.
Fun Facts
She was a cadet in the Barbados military. | She turned down the Super Bowl halftime show multiple times before finally performing in 2023. | Her net worth exceeds $1.4 billion. | She launched Savage X Fenty, a lingerie line celebrating inclusivity.