Born Robyn Rihanna Fenty on February 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna is a global superstar whose career spans music, fashion, and business. Discovered at 15 by producer Evan Rogers, Rihanna moved to the United States to pursue her music career and signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2005. Her debut single, “Pon de Replay,” and her first album, Music of the Sun (2005), introduced her as a fresh voice in Caribbean-influenced pop and R&B.

Rihanna’s global breakthrough came with her third album, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007), featuring hits like “Umbrella,” which became a cultural phenomenon. This marked the beginning of her transformation into a pop icon, with subsequent albums like Rated R (2009), Loud (2010), and Talk That Talk (2011) solidifying her dominance. Known for her ability to blend genres, from dancehall and reggae to EDM and hip-hop, Rihanna has consistently delivered chart-topping hits like “We Found Love,” “Diamonds,” and “Work.”

Beyond music, Rihanna has become a cultural force in fashion and beauty. Her Fenty Beauty line, launched in 2017, revolutionized the industry with its inclusivity, offering a wide range of shades for diverse skin tones. Her Savage X Fenty lingerie line has also set new standards for body positivity and diversity. Despite taking a hiatus from music to focus on her business ventures, Rihanna remains one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 250 million records sold worldwide. Her cultural impact, entrepreneurial success, and philanthropic efforts have made her an icon of modern pop culture.