Rihanna Biography and Profile

Rihanna Profile
Name: Rihanna
Birth Name: Robyn Rihanna Fenty
Height: 5' 8"
Sex: F
Nationality: Barbadian
Birth Date: February 20, 1988
Birth Place: St. Michael, Barbados, West Indies
Profession: Musician, Actress
Education: Charles F. Broome Memorial School - Combermere (a sixth form school similar to technical school in America)
Relationship: Chris Brown (singer; born on May 5, 1989)
Father: Ronald Fenty (a Bajan)
Mother: Monica Fenty (a Guyanese)
Brother: Rorrey Fenty (younger), Rajad Fenty (younger)
Claim to fame: Her debut album Music of the Sun with the single Pon de Replay

Rihanna Biography

Rihanna came into this world on the 20th Feb 1988 to proud parents Ronald and Monica Fenty. She was named Robyn Rihanna Fenty and called idyllic Saint Michael, Barbados home for her childhood. She was followed by little bro’s Rorrey and Rajad.

Rihanna got her first taste of stardom as a high schooler at Combermere School when she joined a band with 2 of her girlfriends. From there she won the Miss Combermere Beauty Pageant and she knew she wanted to be a star!

At 15 Rihanna danced with destiny as a pal introduced her to music producer Evan Rogers who was holidaying with his wife in tropical Barbados. Her impromptu performance knocked him off his feet and she was soon on her way to the Big Apple to record her first ever demo!

And her charm didn’t just work with Rogers, Jay-Z (the newly appointed president of Def Jam records) did something that very few music execs do and signed Rihanna on the spot. After witnessing her remarkable talent they knew they’d found someone extraordinary and that was only the beginning!

Music Of The Sun

In 2005 Rihanna released her very first album ‘Music Of The Sun.’

This album gathered attention in the US and the UK with her hip single ‘Pon De Replay’ reaching the top of the charts in both continents.

With a distinct Caribean style, Music Of The Sun sold over 2 million copies around the world!

A Girl Like Me

Just one year later Rihanna released her second album ‘A Girl Like Me’ which went platinum!

With hits including the ultra catchy ‘SOS’, ‘Unfaithful’, ‘Break It Off’ and ‘We Ride.’

Once again she rode her way to the top on the charts and Rihanna was officially an A list celeb!

Good Girl Gone Bad

To celebrate her third year of stardom why not released the HOTTEST album yet? Well that’s exactly what she did!

In 2007 Rihanna released her most acclaimed album yet ‘Good Girl Gone Bad.’

Rihanna’s first single ‘Umbrella’ dominated the summer charts across the globe for weeks and dropped jaws with her smoking video clip. Umbrella won Monster Single of the Year AND Video of the Year at the 2007 MTV Awards!

And that wasn’t it for Good Girl Gone Bad - other singles ‘Hate That I Love You’, ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ and ‘Shut Up And Drive’ have also peaked the charts around the world.

In the US ‘Shut Up And Drive’ won best R&B song at the 2008 Peoples Choice Awards. But even globally Rihanna’s album was winning over fans - ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ won Best International Song at the NRJ Music Awards in France.

Rihanna’s has earned the respect of many big names in the industry with Ne-Yo, Timbaland, Tricky Stewart and even Justin Timberlake working with her on different tracks.

Rihanna’s Other Pursuits

Rihanna has also had the opportunity to endorse some multi-billion dollar companies including Venus, Gillette, Nike, Secret and Covergirl Cosmetics.

Rihanna has also started her own charity ‘The Believe Foundation.’ Her foundation aims to helping youth all over the world through education, medical facilities and financial support. This stunning star is grateful for her success and eager to give back to those in need.

Keep an eye on this blossoming star, Rihanna is going places and FAST!

Rihanna Discography
* 2005: Music of the Sun
* 2006: A Girl like Me
* 2007: Good Girl Gone Bad

Rihanna Gossip, News & Trivia
* Six of her alleged nude pictures have been leaked to the Internet. (May 8, 2009)
* Was due to perform in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this month, but has decided she is not ready to take to the stage. (May 2009)
* Her lawyer filed a court request this week seeking the return of $1.4 million worth of borrowed jewelry and accessories that have been in LAPD evidence since the evening on which she was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown. (April 27, 2009)
* Will perform in Dubai on May 28. (April 2009)
* Has had a Sanskrit passage inked above her right hip - reading forgiveness, honesty, suppression and control - but Sanskrit expert Mark Fielden claims it is incorrectly written. (April 2009)
* The alleged photo of Rihanna after her assault by Chris Brown has been turned into art. An L.A.-based pop artist named Sham, has made a new portrait of Rihanna, based on the now infamous police photo showing the her bruised and bloodied. (March 2009)
* Had a gun tattooed on her ribcage. (March 2009)
* A survey conducted by the Boston Public Health Commission on the dating violence incident involving pop music idols Chris Brown and Rihanna revealed that nearly half of 200 Boston youths surveyed said she was 'responsible' for what happened while 52 percent said they were both to blame. (March 2009)
* Her family are devastated over claims she has reconciled with Chris Brown. (March 2009)
* Her father, Ronald Fenty, says he supports his daughter's decision to take Chris Brown back despite their alleged altercation. (March 2009)
* A graphic photograph showing Rihanna with injuries from an alleged assault by Chris Brown has been leaked. (February 2009)
* Her album sales have soared in the wake of her alleged altercation with boyfriend Chris Brown earlier this month. (February 2009)
* Reportedly claimed Chris Brown choked her until she was unconscious during an alleged assault on February 8, 2009.
* Canceled a concert in Jakarta in the wake of personal tragedy surrounding the singer. (February 2009)
* Canceled a concert in Malaysia after being involved in an altercation with boyfriend Chris Brown. (February 2009)
* A 75-year-old Cameroonian saxophonist filed suit against Rihanna and Michael Jackson, claiming the pair did not ask his permission or pay royalties for using part of his song “Soul Makossa” on her hit “Don’t Stop the Music.” (February 2009)
* Agrees to cover up when she performs a gig in Malaysia next month. (January 2009)
* Rihanna and Chris Brown have been sued for $1 million by a photographer claiming he was beaten up and robbed by the couple's bodyguards in Florida last May. (December 2, 2008)
* Is on People Magazine’s 2008 list of Best Dressed Women.
* Said that being famous has made her feel lonely because she has no time to enjoy her life.
* Reportedly fired her business manager after discovering she only has $20,000 left in her bank account. (August 2008)
* Teamed up with 14 of the world's top female singers other top female singers for Just Stand Up for the Stand Up To Cancer Charity. (2008)
* Came 1st in the poll of the sexiest celebrity stomachs in the world, carried out by stomach-flattening supplement AntiBloat.
* Says that she will never pose naked for Playboy because she fears her mother will kill her if she did so.
* Says she likes to wear her sexy stage outfits in the bedroom.
* Prefers to be friends with a guy before she dates them - because it is easier to flirt.
* Said she was just as shocked by Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles’ secret wedding as the rest of the world. (April 11, 2008)
* Bans fans from bringing umbrellas to her U.K. concerts because she is afraid people will get injured as fans try to copy her dance moves during her performance of the track “Umbrella.”
* Ranked #15 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
* Ranked #8 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.
* Launched an appeal for a bone marrow donor, after learning of a leukaemia-ridden New York mum-of-two's ongoing cancer battle. (February 25, 2008)
* Was honored with a national holiday in her home country of Barbados. (February 21, 2008)
* Named the sexiest female musician by lingerie company Victoria’s Secret. (January 2008)
* Claimed that her dark looks have started to fade because she has been spending so much time travelling in cold countries. (December 2007)
* Denies rumors that she hooked up with actor Josh Hartnett.
* Was forced to cancel three United Kingdom performances due to illness. (December 12, 2007)
* In 2006, Rihanna landed several endorsement deals, including ones for Nike and J.C. Penney.
* Was signed to Def Jam Records
* Her musical inspirations include Alicia Keys, Beyonce Knowles, and Mariah Carey.
* Attentend Combermere which is a sixth form school similar to technical school in America
* Performed Hero at her school's talent show.
* Won a Beauty Pageant contest at her school.
* Was discovered by music producer Evan Rogers while he was vacationing in Barbados with his wife Jackie, who is also a Bajan.
* Sampled Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' by Michael Jackson from his Thriller album in her song Please Don't Stop the Music.
* She has two younger brothers Rorrey and Rajad.
* Stated in an interview that her friend and former Island Def Jam record label artist Fefe Dobson was someone that she admired and looked up to. Having a fellow black artist writing, singing, and performing the music she truly loves.
* Born to a black Barbadian father Ronald Fenty and a black Guyanese mother Monica Fenty.
* Nickname: RiRi / Caribbean Queen / The Barbados Babe / The New Princess of Pop / Thunder Thighs / Queen Of The R&B