Rihanna is a Barbadian singer who is known for her unorthodox music. It would not be wrong to count her among the most heard singers across the globe. She is also a songwriter, actress, businesswoman, fashion designer, and fashion icon. Rihanna has made her presence felt in all the sectors with her own style. From being labeled a sex symbol to being called sassy and interesting, she has achieved all in a very short span of time.
Rihanna earned her first Grammy Award at an early age of 19 for the song Umbrella, in 2007. She is one of the world’s best-selling music artists and has other International awards like Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and others to her name. Although Rihanna is synonymous with fashion and style and runs her own clothing line, has partnered with music companies and also owns cosmetic brands, she insists that music is all she has in her mind and a priority, the rest is secondary.
Born Name
Robyn Rihanna Fenty
Nick Name
RiRi, Caribbean Queen, The Barbados Babe, Queen of Pop, Bajan beauty, Rih
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Saint Michael, Barbados
Residence
New York City, United States
Nationality
Afro-Bajan
Education
Rihanna attended Charles F. Broome Memorial School for her primary education in Barbados and then she joined Combermere High School, Waterford, St. Michael, Barbados in 2004 where she formed a musical trio with two of her classmates at the age of fifteen.
Occupation
Recording artist, actress, singer, songwriter, model, fashion designer
Family
- Father – Ronald Fenty (Warehouse Supervisor)
- Mother – Monica Braithwaite (Retired Accountant)
- Siblings – Rorrey (Younger Brother), Rajad Fenty (Younger Brother), Samantha Fenty (Paternal Half-Sister), Kandy Fenty (Paternal Half-Sister), Jamie Fenty (Paternal Half-Brother)
Each of her half-siblings was born to different mothers.
Manager
She is signed with these agencies –
- The Fame Factory
- Roc Nation
- Richard De La Font Agency
Genre
R&B, dance, pop, reggae, hip hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Def Jam, Roc Nation, SRP, Westbury Road
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
61 kg or 134.5 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Rihanna has dated many people in the past, which includes Matt Kemp (baseball player), (Actor, Comedian, Film Director, Music Video Director), etc. But, she dated from 2007 until early 2013.
She has also dated –
- (2006-2007)
- (2009) – It was reported that Rihanna had a short-lived romance with actor Josh Henderson after they were spotted together on various occasions.
- (2009) – RUMOR
- (2011) – It was claimed that Rihanna and American songwriter and record producer, Travis Barker, were an item in 2011.
- (2012) – Rumor
- (2013, 2020-Present) – She had a fling with American rapper Asap Rocky in 2013. After a gap of over 7 years, in November 2020, the news of Rihanna dating A$AP Rocky emerged. It remained a rumor since they themselves didn’t confirm it.
- (2015) – In 2015, Rihanna was seen partying with American actor, Leonardo DiCaprio. They spent Valentine’s Day of 2015 together and he helped her at her birthday party, just a week later.
- (2015) – In June 2015, she had a fling with French professional footballer, Karim Benzema.
- (2015) – From July 2015 to September 2015, Rihanna dated British Formula One racing driver, Lewis Hamilton.
- (2015; 2016) – In October 2015, she had a fling with American rapper Travis Scott. They were again seen partying and spending time together at various occasions throughout 2016.
- (2016) – Rihanna was rumored to have had a fling with Canadian rapper Drake in the spring of 2016.
- Hassan Jameel (2017-2020) – Saudi Arabian businessman Hassan Jameel (owner of Toyota car dealership in the country) and Rihanna were seen kissing in the swimming pool during a vacation in Spain in 2017. The couple parted ways in January 2020 after dating for almost 3 years.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
She has Afro-Guyanese ancestry on her mom’s side while she is of Barbadian and Irish descent on her father’s side.
Hair Color
Black (Natural)
Rihanna had earlier bleached blonde, red, and light brown hair colors too.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Eyes
- Tattoos
- Bajan accent
Measurements
36-26-36 in or 91.5-66-91.5 cm
Dress Size
6 (US) or 38 (EU)
Shoe Size
9 (US) or 39.5 (EU)
Best Known For
International R&B star singer Rihanna released her first album in 2005 and is known for such hits as Umbrella, Pon de Replay, SOS, and Disturbia.
Brand Endorsements
- In 2007, Rihanna appeared in a TV commercial for CoverGirl (Canada).
- Rihanna has been seen in a PUMA commercial. In December 2014, she was also named Puma’s Creative Director and Brand Ambassador.
- She has appeared in print ads for CoverGirl cosmetics.
- Later in 2011, she was seen in print ads for Nivea Lotions and skincare products.
- Rihanna also represented the brand Dior, in March 2015, becoming the first black woman to do so.
- In October 2005, Rihanna made an endorsement deal with Secret Body Spray.
- In 2010, she appeared in the Optus, a telecommunication company, commercial.
- In 2013, she in hands with MAC Cosmetics introduced her own summer, fall and holiday collection of makeup called .
First Album
“Music of the Sun” in 2005. It also stood at the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.
First Film
2006 film “Bring It On: All or Nothing” as Herself. This is just her cameo appearance.
Personal Trainer
Celebrity Trainer “Harley Pasternak”.
Religion
Christianity
Rihanna Favorite Things
- Favorite TV Programs – Entourage
- Favorite Food – Callaloo and Jerk Chicken of Barbados and Cheesecake, otherwise
- Favorite Hangout Spot in Barbados – Boatyard
- Favorite Fashion Designers – and Dsquared
- Favorite Song – “On A Girl Like Me, We Ride”
- Favorite Bands – Paramore
- Favorite Colors – Pink, Red, Black, Green
Rihanna Facts
- Rihanna was also an army cadet in a sub-military program that trained with the military of Barbados.
- She has been recently named the best-selling digital artist of all time by Nielsen SoundScan.
- Rihanna won a beauty pageant at her school in 2004 and performed ‘s “Hero” in a school talent show.
- Rihanna does smoke.
- Rihanna is the official sponsor for the Barbados Tourism Agency.
- Rihanna’s favorite subjects were Chemistry and Mathematics.
- If Rihanna didn’t have a music career, she would have liked to go into psychology.
- Rihanna has a turtle and a Pomeranian (dog) named Oliver.
- Rihanna was discovered by music producer Evan Rogers while he was vacationing in Barbados with his wife Jackie.
- The only Rihanna song not available on CD is “Bring It Back.” It might have been a demo or just unreleased on CD.
- In December 2012, Rihanna became the first woman to appear on the cover of GQ magazine’s “Men of the Year” issue.
- In November 2015, she launched a website named ANTIdiaRy.com by partnering with Samsung to promote her album ANTI.
- In November 2018, Rihanna was not happy with then-President because her music was being played at his rallies.
- In October 2019, Rihanna released her visual autobiography . The book has over 1000 pictures and weighs approx 15 lbs.
- On October 2, 2020, Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 was launched on Amazon Prime Video. It was a lingerie fashion show which featured numerous models including , , , , , etc.
- Rihanna was the 8th most streamed female artist on Spotify in 2020. was the most streamed.
Featured Image by Ana y María Quintana y González / / CC By 2.0
Facts of Rihanna
- full nameRihanna
- Date of Birth February 20, 1988
- Age 36 years 9 months
- Horoscope Pisces
- Lucky Number 3
- Lucky Stone Aquamarine
- Lucky Color Sea Green
- Best Match for Marriage Cancer, Scorpio
- weight61 kg
- height5 ft 8 in