Rihanna

About

Rihanna, born as Robyn Rihanna Fenty on February 20, 1988, in St. Michael, Barbados, is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur. She broke out into the music scene in 2005 with her debut album "Music of the Sun." Rihanna quickly garnered fame, known for her evocative lyrics and versatile vocal prowess. With a mix of R&B, pop, reggae, and dancehall, she has produced numerous chart-topping hits like "Umbrella", "We Found Love", and "Diamonds." Over her career, Rihanna has won multiple awards, including several Grammy Awards. In addition to her music career, Rihanna is also a businesswoman with her successful ventures like the inclusive cosmetic line Fenty Beauty and luxury clothing line Fenty under LVMH. Notably, she is recognized for her philanthropic efforts, primarily through the Clara Lionel Foundation she founded in 2012.

Associated With

Rihanna, an influential figure in the music industry, boasts a dynamic network of associations spanning various domains. In music, she's collaborated with popular artists such as Jay-Z, Eminem, Drake, and Kanye West, producing feature hits. In acting, she has worked with reputable figures such as Luc Besson on 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets', and shared screen space in 'Ocean's 8' with the likes of Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett. In terms of personal relationships, she was romantically linked with Chris Brown and Drake in the past, and is currently dating rapper A$AP Rocky. Rihanna’s diverse collaborations extend into the fashion world too; she partnered with luxury group LVMH to launch her brand, Fenty, making her the first black woman to head a luxury brand for LVMH.

Career Highlights

• 2003: Rihanna was discovered by American record producer Evan Rogers while she was still in Barbados, starting off her music career.
• 2005: She signed with Def Jam Records and released her debut album "Music of the Sun," which reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 charts.
• 2005: She won her first Billboard Music Award for Female Artist of the Year.
• 2006: Her second album, "A Girl like Me," was released, which went on to be a great success. She also received her first Grammy nomination for this album.
• 2007: Rihanna released her third studio album, "Good Girl Gone Bad," which spawned three hit singles: "Umbrella," "Take a Bow," and "Disturbia." "Umbrella" received the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2008.
• 2008: She won her first Grammy for "Umbrella," featuring Jay-Z. She also won the Best R&B/Urban Dance Track at the International Dance Music Awards.
• 2009: "Run This Town," her collaboration with Jay-Z and Kanye West, won two Grammys in this year.
• 2010: Her album "Rated R" was released and earned strong reviews, giving her another Grammy nomination.
• 2011: Rihanna released her sixth studio album, "Talk That Talk," which included the hit single “We Found Love.” This song won the Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video in 2013.
• 2012: Her seventh album, “Unapologetic,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200, winning the Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
• 2013: Rihanna won the inaugural Icon Award at the American Music Awards.
• 2016: She received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards.
• 2018: Rihanna made history by becoming the first black woman to headline the Coachella Music Festival.
• 2019: She launched her own luxury fashion line, Fenty, under LVMH.
• 2020: Her brand, Fenty Beauty, was named one of Time magazine's best inventions.

Notable Awards

• Rihanna is a prominent figure in music who has won many awards throughout her career. Here are some of her most notable accolades:
• Grammy Awards: Rihanna has won 9 Grammy Awards, including Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Umbrella" and "The Monster" and Best Dance Recording for “Only Girl (In The World)” and "Where Have You Been".
• MTV Video Music Awards: Rihanna has won several MTV VMAs including the highly revered Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in 2016. She also won Video of the Year twice, once for "Umbrella" and once for "We Found Love".
• Billboard Music Awards: Rihanna has won multiple Billboard Music Awards, including Top Female Artist and Top Radio Songs Artist.
• American Music Awards: She has won 13 American Music Awards including Artist of the Year in 2007 and 2013.
• Brit Awards: Rihanna has won 2 Brit Awards for International Female Solo Artist.
• BET Awards: Rihanna has won 5 BET Awards for Best Collaboration and Best Female R&B Artist among others.
• iHeartRadio Music Awards: Including the awards for R&B Song of The Year for "Work" and R&B Artist Of The Year.
• These are only a few of her accomplishments. Rihanna has won numerous other awards in her career and has also received recognition for her work in fashion and business.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Rihanna Song/Album?

Rihanna's most popular song to date is arguably "Umbrella," featuring Jay-Z. It's a chart-topping hit from her 2007 album "Good Girl Gone Bad." The song spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and emerged as a defining track of its decade. The album itself is hugely successful, with multiple platinum certifications worldwide. It has also given birth to other hit singles like "Take a Bow" and "Don't Stop the Music." Rihanna's fame and influence extend beyond music, with successful ventures into acting, fashion, and cosmetics, solidifying her as a multifaceted icon in pop culture.

How Did Rihanna Get Famous?

Rihanna, born as Robyn Rihanna Fenty, became famous after she was discovered by American record producer Evan Rogers in her native Barbados in 2003. Impressed with her talent, Rogers helped her to create a demo track and subsequently introduced her to Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, who was then president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. After she auditioned for Jay-Z and music mogul L.A. Reid in New York, she was signed on the spot for a six-album contract with Def Jam. Her debut album "Music of the Sun" was released in 2005 and her career took off since then, with multiple chart-topping hits and Grammy awards making her a renowned name in the music industry worldwide.