Rihanna

Barbadian singer
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Also known as: Robyn Rihanna Fenty
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Byname of:
Robyn Rihanna Fenty
Born:
February 20, 1988, St. Michael parish, Barbados (age 36)
Founder:
Fenty Beauty

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Rihanna Steals the Fashion Awards Nov. 30, 2024, 3:55 AM ET (New York Times)

Rihanna (born February 20, 1988, St. Michael parish, Barbados) is a Barbadian pop and rhythm-and-blues (R&B) singer who became a worldwide star in the early 21st century. She is known for her distinctive and versatile voice and for her fashionable appearance. She is also known for her beauty and fashion lines. Fenty grew up in Barbados with a Barbadian father and a Guyanese mother. As a child, she listened to Caribbean music, such as reggae, as well as American hip-hop and R&B. She especially enjoyed singing and won a high-school talent show with a rendition of a Mariah Carey song. ...(100 of 936 words)