00:00Hey everyone, welcome back to our channel. In today's video, we're diving into the
00:03incredible life and career of one of the biggest names in music, Rihanna. From her rise to fame
00:09with hits like Umbrella to becoming a global business mogul with Fenty Beauty, we'll explore
00:13how she went from Barbados to billionaire. Stick around as we uncover some fascinating
00:19facts and moments that made Rihanna the icon she is today. Don't forget to like, subscribe,
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00:30Full Name Robyn Rihanna Fenty
00:34Born February 20, 1988. Birthplace St. Michael, Barbados.
00:39Profession Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Businesswoman.
00:43Genres Pop, R&B, Reggae, Hip-Hop. Net worth 2023 over $1.7 billion according to Forbes.
00:52Rihanna was born in Barbados and raised in Bridgetown. Her mother, Monica Braithwaite,
00:57was an accountant, and her father, Ronald Fenty, worked as a warehouse supervisor.
01:03She grew up in a turbulent household due to her father's struggles with addiction,
01:07but her passion for music was a constant in her life.
01:11Rihanna formed a musical trio with her classmates in high school. In 2003, at the age of 15,
01:17she was discovered by American record producer Evan Rogers, who was vacationing in Barbados.
01:22After auditioning for him, Rogers saw immense potential in her and invited her to the U.S.
01:27to record demo tapes. Rihanna's big break came in 2005 when she signed with Def Jam Recordings
01:34with Jay-Z as her mentor. Her debut single, Ponder Replay, from her first album Music of the Sun 2005,
01:40was a global hit, blending pop and Caribbean influences. This established her as a fresh
01:46voice in the music industry. She followed up with her second album, A Girl Like Me 2006,
01:53which produced hits like So S and further solidified her growing stardom.
01:58Her 2007 album Good Girl Gone Bad transformed Rihanna into a pop icon. The hit single Umbrella
02:04featuring Jay-Z became one of the best-selling singles of all time and won her a Grammy Award.
02:09The album showed her ability to blend various musical styles from pop to R&B to reggae.
02:15Rihanna continued her success with a string of hit albums, including
02:19Rated R-2009, Loud 2010, Talk That Talk 2011, Unapologetic 2012 featuring the hit single Diamonds.
02:28Anti-2016, a more experimental and critically acclaimed album.
02:33Over the years, Rihanna has become known for her versatility, not only in music but also in fashion
02:39and beauty. Rihanna is not just a singer, she's also an entrepreneur. In 2017, she launched her
02:45beauty line Fenty Beauty which became a massive success. Known for its inclusive range of
02:50foundation shades, Fenty Beauty disrupted the beauty industry by prioritizing diversity.
02:57In 2018, she launched Savage x Fenty, a lingerie brand that promotes body positivity and inclusivity.
03:05In 2021, Rihanna became the world's richest female musician, largely due to her business
03:11ventures, especially the success of Fenty Beauty. In addition to music and business,
03:17Rihanna has ventured into acting. She has appeared in several films, including
03:23Battleship 2012, Home 2015, Voice Role, Oceans 8 2018. Rihanna is heavily involved in philanthropy.
03:32In 2012, she founded the Clara Lionel Foundation, which supports education and emergency response
03:38programs around the world. In 2020, her foundation donated millions to COVID-19 relief efforts.
03:45Rihanna's personal life has often been in the spotlight. Her high-profile relationship with
03:50singer Chris Brown ended in 2009 after an incident of domestic violence, which she later discussed
03:56publicly. She has also been linked to other celebrities, including rapper Adollar AP Rocky,
04:02with whom she had her first child in 2022. Rihanna has won numerous awards throughout
04:08her career, including 9 Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards.
04:15She has sold over 250 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists
04:21of all time. Rihanna's impact extends beyond music. She is a cultural icon, known for her
04:28fashion-forward style, bold attitude, and fearless approach to business. Her contributions to beauty,
04:34fashion, and music have cemented her as one of the most influential women of her generation.
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