| Smoking | Yes |
| Drinking Alcohol | Yes |
| Discovery by Music Producer Evan Rogers | Evan Rogers spotted Rihanna for the first time in Barbados while on holiday with his wife. |
| Creative Control Over “Good Girl Gone Bad” Album | Rihanna took control for creating her third album “Good Girl Gone Bad” and was unwilling to compromise on the creative process. |
| RIAA Certified Platinum Albums | Rihanna has five Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified platinum albums. |
| Grammy for “Unapologetic” and Billboard 200 Chart | She won a Grammy for her album “Unapologetic,” and her album “ANTI” hit the Billboard 200 at the top position even when the album was not released properly. |
| Best-Selling Singles and 200 Million Copies Sold Worldwide | Rihanna has multiple singles and collaborations that are among the best-selling singles of all time. She has sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists. |
| Academic Interest and Preferred Study | Rihanna would have liked to study Psychology if she weren’t a singer, although her favorite subjects were mathematics and chemistry. |
| Billboard Hot 100 Chart Ratings | Rihanna is the youngest artist who won fourteen number one Billboard Hot 100 Chart ratings in the shortest span of her career. |
| Awards and Recognitions | Rihanna has eight Grammys, eight American Music Awards, 2 BRIT Awards, and the inaugural Icon Award at the American Music Awards 2013. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2014. |
| Personal Struggles and Family Background | Rihanna witnessed drug and emotional abuse in her childhood. Her father struggled with addiction, leading to a rough marriage that contributed to her headaches. Her parents divorced when she was fourteen. |
| Pets | Rihanna has a turtle and two dogs named Marley and DJ. |
| School Connections | Rihanna was classmates with Carlos Brathwaite and Darren Sammy. England and West Indies cricketers Chris Jordan and Kraigg Brathwaite were also her classmates. She was admitted to a sub-military program where singer-songwriter Shontelle commanded the army cadets. She won a talent show and a beauty pageant contest at her school. |
| Career Achievements and Recognitions | Rihanna stayed on the charts until the end of the year, earning the title “Diva of the Year” for her power and presence. She won a Guinness World Record by selling 58 million copies of a single in 2012. |
| Album ANTI and Label Change | After joining Roc Nation and dropping Def Jam, her album ANTI did not include the initial three releases but still became her second album to rank number one on the Billboard 200. |
| Philanthropy and Ambassador Role | Rihanna keeps in touch with her Bajan friends and serves as the official ambassador for Barbados’ tourism agency. |
| Business Deal with Samsung and Net Worth | Rihanna signed a $25 million deal with Samsung in 2015, where she agreed to sell the Samsung Galaxy range, and Samsung supported the release of her album ANTI and its World Tour. As of August 2021, she became the wealthiest female musician in the world with a net worth of $1.7 billion. |
| Voice Type and Vocal Training | Rihanna’s voice type is mezzo-soprano, and her vocal range is three scales and two notes. She took vocal lessons from Ne-Yo while recording “Good Girl Gone Bad” and had never received any vocal training before that. |
| Childhood Inspirations and Fashion Influence | Rihanna would sing Whitney Houston’s songs while brushing her hair, earning her the nickname ‘Robyn Redbreast.’ New York Times named her a cookie-cutter teen queen for her ability to change styles frequently, and her fashion inspiration comes from her mother. |
| Guinness World Record for Single Sales | Rihanna broke a Guinness World Record by selling 58 million copies of a single in 2012. |
| Ownership of Tidal and Family Names Starting with ‘R’ | Rihanna co-owns the music streaming business Tidal with several other artists. All her siblings’ names start with the letter ‘R.’ |
| Early Life and Selling Clothes with Father | Rihanna used to sell clothes on a stall with her father. |
| Dating Rumors and Friendship with Katy Perry | Rihanna was rumored to be dating Jay-Z while he was dating Beyonce. The rumors were false but helped Rihanna gain attention. She and Katy Perry are good friends, and Rihanna threw Katy Perry a Bachelorette Party in Las Vegas. |
| Umbrella Request and Barbados National Holiday | Rihanna asked her fans not to bring umbrellas to her concerts to avoid injuries while doing her steps. Barbados made Rihanna’s birthday a national holiday, and she celebrated by doing a free concert for her fans. |
| Mother’s Gift Returning and Fragrance Line | Rihanna’s mother used to return every gift after checking the prices. Rihanna’s line of fragrances is named ‘Nude’ and ‘Rebelle.’ |
| Pre-show Ritual | Rihanna always chugs a shot or two of dark liquor before her shows. |
| Wax Models and Insured Legs | Rihanna has several wax models worldwide, and her legs are insured at $1 million. |
| Net Worth in 2021 | In August 2021, Rihanna’s net worth was $1.7 billion, making her the wealthiest female musician in the world. |
| Unconventional Dressing for Sons | In an interview, Rihanna shared her approach to dressing her sons, often opting for unconventional styles and vibrant colors like hot pink and floral patterns. |
| First Performance in India | Rihanna performed for the first time in India at Anant Ambani’s event. |
