Facts about Rihanna – Rihanna is one of the most influential and popular musicians of all time. She is also one of the highest selling artists of all time and is regarded as a sex symbol. She was discovered as a teenager and eventually was signed by rap icon Jay-Z. She has released several incredibly successful albums, including Music of the Sun (2005), A Girl Like Me (2006), Rated R (2009), Loud (2010), Talk That Talk(2011), Unapologetic (2012) and Anti (2016). In addition to her music pursuits, she is widely considered a fashion icon and trendsetter.
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She’s also transitioned into a film career and has appeared in several films, such as Battleship, This Is The End and voiced Gratuity “Tip” Tucci in the animated film Home. She has won numerous awards and accolades for her achievements in the industry. She has won eight Grammy Awards, 23 Billboard Music Awards and eight American Music Awards. She was also awarded the first ever Icon Award at the American Music Awards in 2013. The Council of Fashion Designers of America Awarded her the Fashion Icon Achievement Award. Time Magazine has named her on their 100 Most Influential People in the World list, and Forbes ranked her the fourth Most Powerful Person in the World in 2012. Her net worth is reported to be $175 Million.
Rihanna’s life often plays out in front of our very eyes. She has grown from a teen pop sensation to a sexy, sometimes controversial Pop and R&B icon. Her every move is often reported on, from her openly smoking pot to her intense relationships. It might seem like we know everything there is to know about Rihanna, however there are a few things you might not know. Here is a look at 22 Things You Didn’t Know About Rihanna.
22) Rihanna Didn’t Graduate From High School
Rihanna had her first break at the young age of 15. Rihanna met producer Evan Rogers, while he was vacationing in Barbados. Rihanna and her two friends had formed a girl group and went to audition for Evan in his hotel room. When he saw Rihanna perform, he was completely blown away. He stated, “The minute Rihanna walked in, it was like the other two girls didn’t exist.” Evan saw a ton of potential in Rihanna and signed her to his Syndicated Rhythm Productions. She flew out to the U.S. and started recording her demos. In order to fully chase her dream and take advantage of this huge opportunity, she dropped out of high school to pursue her career as a recording artist. Although, she has noted that she “hated” school but she did have plans to graduate. She mentioned that if she had stayed in school she would have gone to University to study Psychology. Luckily for her fans, that’s not how things turned out.
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