Net Worth: $1.4 Billion

Salary: $70 Million Per Year

Birthdate: Feb 20, 1988 (36 years old)

Birthplace: Saint Michael Parish

Gender: Female

Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)

Profession: Singer, Fashion designer, Actor, Music artist, Songwriter

Nationality: Barbados

Rihanna is a multifaceted talent, known for her singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneurial roles. Her net worth stands at an impressive $1.4 billion, making her the wealthiest female musician globally. Much of her wealth stems from her successful Fenty Beauty Line, a lucrative partnership with luxury giant LVMH, valued at $2-3 billion. Additionally, Rihanna’s ownership in the brand contributes significantly to her financial success. Her lingerie line, Savage X Fenty, in which she holds a 30% stake, is valued at $1 billion. With an earning range of $40 to $80 million annually, Rihanna’s empire continues to expand, earning her $65 million between June 2018 and June 2019 and $45 million between June 2019 and June 2020.

Making her mark in the music industry, Rihanna’s debut album, “Music of the Sun,” in 2005 propelled her to stardom. Since then, she has sold 60 million albums and 120 million singles, solidifying her status as one of the best-selling digital musicians. Notably, Rihanna holds the record for the youngest solo artist with 12 #1 singles on the Billboard charts and has amassed numerous prestigious awards.

Robyn Rihanna Fenty, born on February 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados, has diverse roots of Afro-Barbadian, Afro-Guyanese, and Irish ancestry. Growing up in challenging circumstances due to her father’s struggles with addiction, Rihanna sought solace in music. Discovered by American producer Evan Rogers in Barbados, she ventured to the US, where she kickstarted her music career under Rogers’ guidance.

Upon catching the attention of rapper Jay-Z, then CEO of Def Jam Records, Rihanna secured a six-album record deal in 2004. Collaborating with industry heavyweights, Rihanna’s early albums like “Music of the Sun,” “A Girl like Me,” and “Good Girl Gone Bad” solidified her as a rising star. The iconic single “Umbrella” from the album “Good Girl Gone Bad” contributed to her early success, selling over 8 million copies globally and earning her a Grammy Award. Subsequent albums like “Rated R,” “Loud,” “Talk That Talk,” “Unapologetic,” and “Anti” further showcased her musical evolution and critical acclaim.

Rihanna’s collaborations with other artists, such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem, Coldplay, and Drake, have produced chart-topping hits, highlighting her versatility and wide-reaching appeal. Noteworthy recent projects include her single “Lift Me” from the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” soundtrack and headlining the record-breaking Super Bowl LVII halftime show in February 2023.

Throughout her illustrious career, Rihanna has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards. Her accolades include 9 Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 13 American Music Awards, and 8 People’s Choice Awards, among many others. Additionally, she holds six Guinness World Records.

Rihanna made her silver screen debut in the 2006 film “Bring It On All or Nothing” with a cameo appearance as herself. Her venture into television began in 2012 with the UK premiere of “Styled to Rock”, followed by the US version in 2013. Some of her notable film credits include “Battleship” (2012), “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” (2017), “Ocean’s 8” (2018), and “Guava Island” (2019). In addition, she voiced the character Tip in the animated film “Home” in 2015 and released a concept album soundtrack for the movie.

Rihanna has effectively leveraged her global stardom into a series of thriving business ventures and partnerships. In 2015, she secured a $25 million deal with Samsung to endorse their Galaxy product line. Her portfolio of collaborations includes brands like Secret Body Spray, MAC Cosmetics, Budweiser, Armani, Dior, Cover Girl, Gucci, Clinique, and River Island. In 2014, she assumed the role of creative director at the fashion sportswear label Puma, overseeing its women’s division and launching successful apparel and footwear collections that quickly sold out. She also has a stake in the music streaming platform Tidal, alongside luminaries such as Jay-Z, Madonna, and Kanye West.

One of Rihanna’s most notable ventures is Fenty Beauty, her cosmetics line launched in September 2017 in collaboration with luxury giant LVMH’s Kendo Brands. The brand generated a revenue of $100 million within two months of its inception and soared to $570 million in 2018. With a 7X revenue multiple, Fenty Beauty’s total valuation could exceed $2 – $3 billion, with Rihanna holding a 50% ownership stake, translating to a pre-tax worth of $1-1.5 billion.

Alongside Fenty Beauty, Rihanna is a co-owner of the lingerie brand Savage X Fenty, which launched in 2018 and has claimed a valuation of $1 billion, with Rihanna owning a 30% share in the brand. She previously helmed the fashion and accessories brand Fenty, which has since closed down. In July 2020, she unveiled Fenty Skin, her foray into skincare products.

Rihanna is renowned for her generous philanthropic efforts and consistently ranks among the most charitable celebrities globally. In 2020, she donated $8 million to aid coronavirus relief initiatives. Through her Clara Lionel Foundation, she has contributed over $2 million to support abuse victims in Los Angeles and allocated $5 million to various charitable causes.

Rihanna’s personal life has been marked by high-profile relationships, including romances with rapper Drake (on and off from 2009 to 2016) and Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel (2017 to January 2020). However, Rihanna’s most infamous relationship was with rapper Chris Brown, which ended in 2009 following reports of physical assault, resulting in Brown being charged with felony assault. The couple briefly reunited in 2013.

From 2017 to January 2020, Rihanna was involved with Hassan Jameel. In May 2021, news broke about Rihanna dating rapper ASAP Rocky, with whom she welcomed a son in May 2022. During the Super Bowl LVII halftime show, Rihanna shared that they were expecting their second child.

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In 2009, Rihanna purchased a $6.9 million mansion in Beverly Hills, with features like glass walls, high ceilings, and wood floors. The 10,000-square-foot home included eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms, offering stunning views and luxury amenities. Despite the issues like water leakage, Rihanna sold the mansion for $5.03 million.

Rihanna rented a Manhattan penthouse from 2013 to 2017 before relocating to a West London home. She also acquired properties in LA, including a condo in Century City and a Hollywood Hills residence that she sold in August 2022 for $6.6 million.

Notably, Rihanna owns a $22 million property in Barbados and made significant real estate investments in Beverly Hills. In March 2021, she bought a $13.8 million home, followed by a neighboring property purchase for $10 million a month later. She later sold a Los Angeles “Mansion in the Sky” for a profit.

Recently, in April 2023, Rihanna acquired a 9,300-square-foot Los Angeles home called the “Mansion in the Sky” for $21 million, which she sold in May 2024.

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These statistics were taken from various sources around the world (worldwide) including these countries:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan.

Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi.

Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling Islands), Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia (Hrvatska), Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic.

Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Metropolitan, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories.

Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard and McDonald Islands, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy.

Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg.

Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar.

Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand (NZ), Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway.

Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe.

Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Helena, St. Pierre and Miquelon, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria.

Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK (United Kingdom), USA (United States of America), US Minor Outlying Islands, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (British), Virgin Islands (US), Wallis and Futuna Islands, Western Sahara, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Data is coming from all regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and from people of different backgrounds (Arab, Arabic, African, Asian, Latin, Latino, Latina, Male, Men, Female, Women, Black, Causasian and more).

Stats are from 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050.

Stats were also taken from these US cities and states:

CITIES:

New York (NYC), Los Angeles (LA), Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Austin, Jacksonville, Fort Worth, Columbus, Charlotte, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Seattle, Denver, Washington, Boston, El Paso, Nashville, Detroit, Oklahoma City, Portland, Las Vegas, Memphis, Louisville, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Tucson, Fresno, Mesa, Sacramento, Atlanta, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Miami, Raleigh, Omaha, Long Beach, Virginia Beach, Oakland, Minneapolis, Tulsa, Tampa, Arlington, New Orleans, Wichita, Cleveland, Bakersfield, Aurora, Anaheim, Honolulu, Santa Ana, Riverside, Corpus Christi, Lexington, Henderson, Stockton, Saint Paul, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Greensboro, Lincoln, Anchorage, Plano, Orlando, Irvine, Newark, Durham, Chula Vista, Toledo, Fort Wayne, St. Petersburg, Laredo, Jersey City, Chandler, Madison, Lubbock, Scottsdale, Reno, Buffalo, Gilbert, Glendale, North Las Vegas, Winston-Salem, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Fremont, Garland, Irving, Hialeah, Richmond, Boise, Spokane, Baton Rouge.

STATES:

Alabama AL, Alaska AK, Arizona AZ, Arkansas AR, California CA, Colorado CO, Connecticut CT, Delaware DE, Florida FL, Georgia GA, Hawaii HI, Idaho ID, Illinois IL, Indiana IN, Iowa IA, Kansas KS, Kentucky KY, Louisiana LA, Maine ME, Maryland MD, Massachusetts MA, Michigan MI, Minnesota MN, Mississippi MS, Missouri MO, Montana MT, Nebraska NE, Nevada NV, New Hampshire NH, New Jersey NJ, New Mexico NM, New York NY, North Carolina NC, North Dakota ND, Ohio OH, Oklahoma OK, Oregon OR, Pennsylvania PA, Rhode Island RI, South Carolina SC, South Dakota SD, Tennessee TN, Texas TX, Utah UT, Vermont VT, Virginia VA, Washington WA, West Virginia WV, Wisconsin WI, Wyoming WY.