12 things Rihanna doesn’t want you to know – Number 5 is the main reason why she dated Chris Brown (With Pics)

8. She’s Seen Her Father Struggle

This is a memory no child would ever want. When Rihanna was younger, she walked in on her dad smoking crack in their home in Barbados. Rihanna’s dad struggled with substance abuse for much of her childhood. The singer has stated that her relationship with her father has been up and down for most of her life. Rihanna stated during her interview with Oprah that she loves her father and is trying to understand him. She also admitted that her relationship choices (i.e. choosing men with addiction and violence issues) was largely due to her father’s behavior and what was deemed “normal” in their home.