Known as “Rihanna” by her stage name, Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian pop R&B singer who rose to fame in the early 21st century. She is renowned for her distinctive and versatile vocals as well as her stylish style. She is also renowned for her fashion and beauty lines. She is also an actress, songwriter, and businesswoman. She is said to be the richest female singer in the world with a net worth of $1.7 billion, as per 2021 records.
Rihanna’s Early Life and Family
Rihanna was born, in Saint Michael, Barbados on 20th Feb 1988. She was raised in Barbados by her father Ronald Fenty(Barbadian) who worked as a supervisor in the warehouse and her mother Monica Braithwaite(Guyanese), who was an accountant. Rorrey and Rajad Fenty are Rihanna’s brothers. On her father’s side, she also has two half-sisters and a half-brother.
Rihanna Fenty’s Wiki:
| Full Name/ Real Name | Robyn Rihanna Fenty |
| Birth Date | Feb 20th 1988 |
| Birth Place | in Saint Michael, Barbados |
| Present Age | 34 Years |
| Parents | Mother – Monica Braithwaite Father – Ronald Fenty |
| Siblings | Brothers – Rorrey Fenty and Rajad Fenty, And Half-brothers, half-sisters |
| Spouse | Over 100 M followers on Twitter and Instagram |
| Children | Robyn |
| Nationality | Barbadian |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Schooling | Charles F. Broome Memorial Primary School and Combermere School |
| Graduation | Not Known |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, Entrepreneur and Song write |
| Years active | 2003 To present |
| Marriage Status | Married |
| Residence location | Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Approx Height | 173 cm |
| Approx Weight | 61 kg |
| Net worth | $1.7 billion |
| Rihanna’s foundations | Fenty Beauty Savage X Fenty Clara Lionel FoundationFenty Beauty LLCFenty |
| Social media fan base | Over 100 M followers in Twitter and Instagram |
She grew up listening to American R&B and hip-hop as well as Caribbean music like reggae. She really loved singing, and she performed a Mariah Carey song to win a talent competition at her high school. She formed a girl group with two pals around the same time, and in 2004 she caught the eye of American record producer Evan Rogers.
He assisted Fenty with the recording of a demo, which led to an interview with rapper Jay-Z, who at the time was the chairman of the Def Jam record company. Jay-Z quickly signed the up-and-coming vocalist. She decided to use Rihanna as her stage name for her professional career.
Rihanna Fenty’s Music career
Rihanna was called for an audition for rapper Sean Carter, aka Jay-Z, who was the CEO of Def Jam Records. At the time after he heard her demo, in 2004, she was instantly given a record deal for six albums.
After the success of her first debut album, she started with her second one – A Girl Like Me, which was released in April 2006. This album was a huge commercial success, debuting in 13 nations’ top 10 charts. The album sold 115,000 copies in its first week and peaked at No. 1 in Canada and No. 5 in the UK and the US. After selling more than 1,000,000 copies, the album was given RIAA Platinum certification, becoming Rihanna’s first Platinum album.
The Success of Good Girl Gone Bad by Rihanna
Rihanna started production with her 3rd studio album “Good Girl Gone Bad”, in 2007. With the assistance of producers Tricky Stewart, Sean Garrett, and Timbaland, she adopted a new musical path by utilizing upbeat dance compositions.
The album, which was released in May 2007, peaked at No. 2 on the charts in Australia and the US and reached No. 1 in Brazil, Canada, Ireland, and the UK. Of her first three albums, the album earned the most favorable and critical reviews. Her lead single “Umbrella” from the album made its way to the top 13 songs in 13 countries. And remained No. 1 song in the UK for more than 10 weeks. It sold over 8 million copies, becoming Rihanna’s best single selling worldwide.
It also earned Rihanna her first Grammy award in 2008 for Best Rap. With over 2.8 million units sold in the US alone, Good Girl Gone Bad has earned two RIAA Platinum certifications. It is currently Rihanna’s best-selling album in the nation.
Rihanna’s other albums after Good Girl Gone Bad
Some of her latter albums, following “Good Girl Gone Bad” that gained her popularity are “Rated R” (2009) – which was different compared to her previous albums that featured a foreboding and darker voice. Also, it made it to No.4 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
And her fifth album, “Loud” was released in 2010, and its single “Only Girl in the World” featured rapper Drake and S&M. It also won her the award of “Best Dance Recording”.
The other prominent tracks she has worked on with other artists are “Take Care” (2012) with Drake, “Take This Town” (2016) with Calvin Harris, “Love the Way You Lie” (2010) with Eminem, “Princess of China” (2012) with Coldplay, and “This Is What You Came For” (2016) with Calvin Harris.
Rihanna as a Humanitarian and Entrepreneur
In addition to her jaw-dropping music career, Rihanna is also well-known for her work in the fashion sector, business initiatives, and humanitarian causes. She is the founder of an NGO and her own beauty brand Fenty. Below is the list of organizations founded by her.
| Brand Name | Launch Year |
| Fenty Beauty – cosmetics brand | September 8, 2017 |
| Savage X Fenty – lingerie brand | 11 May 2018 |
| The Clara Lionel Foundation – an NGO | 2012 |
| Fenty – fashion house | 2017 |
| Fenty Beauty LLC | 2017 |
Her fashion house Fenty is under LVMH, and Rihanna is the first black woman in LVMH history to lead a luxury brand.
Rihanna Fenty’s Net worth
Making her the richest musician in the world, Rihanna’s net worth is calculated to be $1.5 billion as of 2021 August. Music career has been her main source of income. Along with it, her beauty brand, Fenty Beauty Line, in collaboration with LVMH, adds significantly to her net worth. This brand earns a net worth of around $100 million in revenue and Rihanna owns 50% of its partnership.
| Net Worth | $1.5 Billion |
| Estimated yearly salary | $70 million |
| Main source of income | The main source of income |
| Other Sources | Her Fashion brands |
| Value of her brands | Fenty Beauty Line – $2-3 billion worth with 50% partnership Savage X Fenty – $1 billion worth with 30% partnership |
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, known worldwide as Rihanna, has seen a significant increase in her net worth over the past few years. Here’s a breakdown:
- 2023: Rihanna’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $1.7 billion. Her wealth comes from various sources, including her beauty products and lingerie line. She is the founder and CEO of Fenty Beauty, a company valued at $2.8 billion. Rihanna owns a 50% stake in the company. The brand’s visibility during the Super Bowl halftime show contributed to a revenue bump for Fenty Beauty. She also co-owns the Savage x Fenty lingerie line with LVMH.
- 2022: In 2022, her net worth was estimated to be $1.7 billion. This made her the wealthiest female musician and the second-richest woman in entertainment, behind Oprah Winfrey.
- 2021: In 2021, Forbes reported that Rihanna’s net worth was $1.7 billion. The majority of her fortune (an estimated $1.4 billion) came from Fenty Beauty, of which she owns 50%. The rest of her wealth came from her stake in Savage x Fenty, worth an estimated $270 million, and her earnings from her music and acting career.
- 2020: In 2020, Fenty Beauty brought in more than $550 million in revenue.
Rihanna’s success is not just due to her music but also her business ventures. She has capitalized on her social media presence to build successful brands and has become one of the most successful beauty entrepreneurs.
Rihanna Fenty Awards and Achievements
Undoubtedly, Rihanna Fenty won millions of hearts through her unique singing/raping style. Along with that, she has won several awards and been nominated for various category awards, with 634 nominations in total. Among 634, she won 234 awards.
That includes. 9 Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 13 American Music Awards, 8 People’s Choice Awards. And she won her first Grammy award when she was just 19 years old. Also, Rihanna is backed by 6 Guinness Records.
She was nominated and won under different categories like Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, Favorite Pop/Rock Album, Artist of the Year, Icon Award, Collaboration of the Year, Video of the Year, Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B, Most Popular International Artist, Viewer’s Choice Award, Best Female R&B Artist, Best Hip-Hop Collaboration, Top Female Artist and many others.
Rihanna has made over 250 million sales as of 2018 worldwide, which makes her one of the best-selling music artists of all time worldwide.
