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Rihanna

Barbadian singer

Also known as: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Written by John M. Cunningham

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Last Updated: Mar 9, 2024 • Article History

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Byname of:: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Born:: February 20, 1988, St. Michael parish, Barbados (age 36)

Founder:: Fenty Beauty

Awards And Honors:: Grammy Award (2011); Grammy Award (2010); Grammy Award (2009); Grammy Award (2007)

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Rihanna (born February 20, 1988, St. Michael parish, Barbados) is a Barbadian pop and rhythm-and-blues (R&B) singer who became a worldwide star in the early 21st century. She is known for her distinctive and versatile voice and for her fashionable appearance. She is also known for her beauty and fashion lines. Fenty grew up in Barbados with a Barbadian father and a Guyanese mother. As a child, she listened to Caribbean music, such as reggae, as well as American hip-hop and R&B. She especially enjoyed singing and won a high-school talent show with a rendition of a Mariah Carey song. ...(100 of 936 words)

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