Rihanna

Rihanna (Robyn Rihanna Fenty) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman who has become one of the wealthiest female entertainers in history. While she rose to fame as a pop star with hits like ‘Umbrella’ and ‘Diamonds,’ her fortune primarily comes from her revolutionary beauty and fashion empire.

Discovered by Jay-Z at age 16, Rihanna quickly became one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 250 million records sold worldwide. She holds the record for most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has won nine Grammy Awards across her illustrious music career.

However, it was her venture into business that transformed her into a billionaire. Fenty Beauty, launched in 2017 with LVMH, disrupted the cosmetics industry with its inclusive 40-shade foundation range. The brand generated $550 million in its first year alone. Savage X Fenty, her lingerie line, further expanded her business empire with its body-positive messaging.

In 2023, Rihanna made her return to music with her Super Bowl halftime performance, one of the most-watched in history, while also revealing her second pregnancy. Though she has not released an album since ‘Anti’ in 2016, her cultural influence and business success continue to grow.