Rihanna

As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Born on February 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados, she rose to fame in the mid-2000s with the release of her debut album "Music of the Sun" (2005) and its follow-up "A Girl Like Me" (2006). 

 Here is a brief biography of Rihanna up to my last update: 

 1. Early Life: 

 Rihanna grew up in Barbados and had a passion for singing from a young age. She formed a girl group with two classmates, and they performed together in school talent shows. Her life took a significant turn when music producer Evan Rogers discovered her in 2003 and helped her record a demo. 

 2. Breakthrough: 

 In 2005, Rihanna signed a record deal with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for Jay-Z, the label's president. Her debut single "Pon de Replay" became a hit, marking the beginning of her successful music career. 

 3. Musical Career: 

 Rihanna went on to release a string of highly successful albums, including "Good Girl Gone Bad" (2007), which featured hits like "Umbrella" and "Don't Stop the Music." She continued to evolve her musical style, exploring different genres and collaborating with various artists. 

 4. Achievements: 

 Rihanna is one of the best-selling music artists globally and has received numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and Brit Awards. Her influence extends beyond music, as she is known for her fashion sense and trendsetting. 

 5. Acting Career: 

 In addition to her music career, Rihanna has ventured into acting. She appeared in films like "Battleship" (2012), "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" (2017), and "Ocean's 8" (2018). 

 6. Entrepreneurship: 

 Rihanna is also a successful entrepreneur. She launched her beauty line, Fenty Beauty, in 2017, gaining praise for its inclusivity in offering a wide range of makeup products for various skin tones. She later expanded her brand to include Fenty Skin and Savage X Fenty, a lingerie line. 

 Please note that developments in Rihanna's life and career beyond January 2022 are not included in this response. For the latest information, you may want to check more recent sources.