Rihanna

Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur, born on February 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados. In 2003, she was discovered by American producer Evan Rogers, leading to a contract with Def Jam Recordings. Her debut album, "Music of the Sun" (2005), and its follow-up, "A Girl Like Me" (2006), garnered international attention. Her third album, "Good Girl Gone Bad" (2007), featuring the hit single "Umbrella," solidified her status as a pop icon. Subsequent successful albums include "Rated R" (2009), "Loud" (2010), "Talk That Talk" (2011), "Unapologetic" (2012), and "Anti" (2016). Rihanna is known for her distinctive voice and ability to blend various musical genres, including pop, R&B, reggae, and EDM. She has received numerous awards, including 9 Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and 13 American Music Awards. In 2023, she released the single "Lift Me Up" for the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" soundtrack, which was nominated for both Academy and Grammy Awards. In 2025, she introduced the song "Friend of Mine" for the animated film "The Smurfs," in which she also voiced the character Smurfette. Beyond her music career, Rihanna has successfully ventured into business, founding the cosmetics line Fenty Beauty and the lingerie brand Savage X Fenty. She is also actively involved in philanthropy through her Clara Lionel Foundation.