Bio | |
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Full Name | Robyn Rihanna Fenty |
Nickname(s) | RiRi, Caribbean Queen, The Barbados Babe, Queen of Pop, Bajan beauty. |
Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Fashion, Designer, Model, Actress |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 8” |
Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 60 kg in Pounds- 132 lbs |
Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-24-36 |
Eye Colour | Green |
Hair Colour | Dark Brown, dyed Black. |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | February 20, 1988 |
Age (as of 2022) | 34 Years |
Birthplace | Saint Michael, Barbados |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Nationality | Barbadian |
Hometown | Bridgetown, Barbados |
School | Charles F. Broome Memorial Primary School Combermere High School |
Educational Qualification | High School drop out |
Debut | Album – Music of the Sun (2005) Film – Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006) |
Family | Father– Ronald Fenty (Warehouse Supervisor) Mother– Monica Braithwaite (Retired Accountant) Brothers– Rorrey and Rajad FentyShe has two half-sisters and a half-brother, each from different women that her father was with previously. |
Religion | Christianity |
Ethnicity | Afro-Guyanese, Afro-Barbadian and Irish descent. |
Fan Mail Address | Rihanna Roc Nation 1411 Broadway 39th Floor New York, NY 10018-3410 USA |
Inspirations and Influences | Madonna, Mariah Carey and Bob Marley |
Favorites | |
Colors | Pink, Red, Black, Green |
Movies | Napoleon Dynamite/Borat |
TV Shows | Entourage |
Food | Callaloo and Jerk Chicken of Barbados and Cheesecake |
Actors | Terrence Howard and Denzel Washington |
Actresses | Jessica Alba, Halle Berry and Meryl Streep |
Music | Paramore |
Designers | Zac Posen and Dsquared |
Artist | Bob Marley |
Songs | On A Girl Like Me, We Ride, I’m losing it by Roc Nation and State of mind by Jay Z and Alicia. |
Major Controversies | Rihanna had to bare physical abuse from her then boyfriend Chris Brown. She was supposed to perform at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, which got cancelled because of the ugly incident. Her pictures were leaked by police officials where she sustained injury marks on her face. Chris Brown was imprisoned and punished as well as restraining orders were imposed to keep her safe.
There have been controversies about her videos because of nudity and explicit content. Although same level of these elements have been observed in other videos as well. Although the reasons for dropping her latest album’s songs is still not clear. Rihanna filed a lawsuit of $35 million against Peter Gunis and the firm Berdon LLP. They opted for settlement out of court for over $10 million. |
Boys, Affairs and More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Negus Sealy (2001-2003) Chris Brown (2007-2013) Josh Hartnett (2007) Drake (2010) Ryan Phillippe (2011-2012) Asap Rocky (2013) Karim Benzema (2015) |
Husband/Spouse | N/A |
Children | Son– 2 • RZA Athelston Mayers (from her boyfriend A$AP Rocky; born on 13 May 2022) • Riot Rose Mayers (from her boyfriend A$AP Rocky; born in August 2023) |
Money Factor | |
Net Worth | $1.7 billion (as of August 2021) [1]ELLE |
House | Barbados Mansion ($22 million) Los Angeles Home ($5.03 million) |
Cars | Maybach, Chevy Suburban, Porsche 997 Turbo, Lamborghini, Chevy Camaro |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Rihanna
- Does Rihanna Smoke? Yes
- Rihanna does consume alcohol.
- During a holiday trip to Barbados with his wife, music producer Evan Rogers had his first encounter with Rihanna.
- Rihanna assumed full control of the creative process for her third album, Good Girl Gone Bad, and was determined to make no compromises.
- Rihanna possesses a collection of five platinum albums certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
- Even without a proper release, her albums Unapologetic and ANTI achieved remarkable success. Unapologetic earned her a Grammy award, while ANTI debuted straight at the top position on the Billboard 200 chart.
- Rihanna’s repertoire includes numerous singles and collaborations that hold the record for being the highest-selling singles ever.
- With over 200 million copies sold worldwide, she stands as one of the top-selling artists.
- If she wasn’t a singer, she would have been interested in studying Psychology; however, her preferred subjects were mathematics and chemistry.
- Rihanna holds the record for being the youngest artist to achieve fourteen number one Billboard Hot 100 Chart ratings, accomplishing this feat in the shortest career span among all artists.
- Rihanna has accumulated a total of eight Grammys and eight American Music Awards in her career. Additionally, she has received two BRIT Awards and was honored with the inaugural Icon Award at the American Music Awards in 2013.
- In 2014, the Council of Fashion Designers of America honored her with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
- During her childhood, she witnessed a great deal of drug and emotional mistreatment. Her father had developed addictions to cocaine, crack, and alcohol, resulting in a tumultuous marriage with her mother. The constant strain in their relationship may have contributed to the intense headaches she regularly endured, which miraculously subsided after her parents divorced when she was fourteen.
- Rihanna owns a turtle named Marley and two dogs named DJ.
- Carlos Brathwaite and Darren Sammy were Rihanna’s classmates.
- Chris Jordan and Kraigg Brathwaite, who respectively represent England and West Indies in cricket, used to be classmates during their school days.
- Rihanna joined a sub-military program as an army cadet under the leadership of singer-songwriter Shontelle.
- At her school, Rihanna emerged victorious in both a talent show and a beauty pageant competition.
- Rihanna’s dominance on the charts continued until the end of the year, with her 8th single also achieving success. Her remarkable power and influence in the music industry earned her the title of “Diva of the Year.”
- After Rihanna left Def Jam and joined Roc Nation, her album ANTI surprisingly excluded her first three releases – “Bitch Betta Have Money”, “American Oxygen”, and “Four Five Seconds”. Nonetheless, ANTI managed to become her second album to reach the number one spot on Billboards 200 chart.
- She maintains regular contact with her friends from Barbados.
- Barbados’ tourism agency has appointed Rihanna as their official ambassador.
- In October 2015, Rihanna entered into a partnership with Samsung worth $25 million. As part of the agreement, she committed to promoting the Samsung Galaxy line while Samsung agreed to assist in the release of her album ANTI and support her World Tour.
- Rihanna possesses a mezzo-soprano voice type and her vocal range spans across three scales and two additional notes.
- During the recording of Good Girl Gone Bad, Rihanna received vocal lessons from Ne-Yo, marking her first-ever experience with formal vocal training.
- Brushing her hair and belting out Whitney Houston’s tunes, she became so well-known for it that her neighbors affectionately dubbed her ‘Robyn Redbreast’.
- Due to her remarkable knack for effortlessly switching styles, she was dubbed the “cookie-cutter teen queen” by the New York Times. When asked about her fashion inspiration, she credits her mother as her primary source.
- In 2012, she achieved the incredible feat of setting a Guinness World Record with the sale of 58 million copies of a single.
- Several other artists co-own the music streaming business Tidal alongside Rihanna.
- All of Rihanna’s siblings have names that begin with the letter ‘R’.
- In the past, she and her father would sell clothes together on a stall.
- Rihanna received some attention when rumors circulated that she was dating Jay-Z, despite him already being in a relationship with Beyonce. Although the rumors proved to be false, they still managed to garner some publicity for Rihanna.
- In order to ensure the safety of her fans while performing her dance routines, Rihanna kindly requested that they refrain from bringing umbrellas to her concerts.
- Rihanna’s birthday has been designated as a national holiday in Barbados, demonstrating the country’s admiration for her. To express her gratitude, she treated her fans to a free concert.
- Returning gifts was a common habit for her mother, who would meticulously inspect the prices and deem them too costly before returning them. However, returning a five-bedroom house was now an impossible task, causing quite a dilemma for her.
- The fragrances she has created are called ‘Nude’ and ‘Rebelle’!
- Before her shows, she would always down a quick shot or two of dark liquor.
- Rihanna and Katy Perry share a strong friendship, and as a gesture of their close bond, Rihanna organized a spectacular Bachelorette Party for Katy in Las Vegas.
- With 19 tattoos already inked and more on the horizon, it’s no surprise that she enjoys spending her time in tattoo parlors.
- Rihanna possesses numerous wax figures scattered across the globe, and her legs are safeguarded with a hefty insurance policy valued at $1 million.
- ELLE reported that in August 2021, she achieved the title of the world’s richest female musician, with a net worth of $1.7 billion.
- During an interview, Rihanna discussed her unique approach to dressing her sons, expressing her fondness for unconventional styles. She revealed her preference for vibrant colors such as hot pink and floral patterns, highlighting her belief in the flexibility of fashion for her children’s wardrobe selections. [3]Pinkvilla
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