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World famous singer Rihanna continues to take the music industry by storm. She continues to top the charts and sell millions of records across borders. Rihanna, with her exceptional voice, has inevitably become an international celebrity. Let us delve into who Rihanna is and get to know her a little more.

• Birth Name: Robyn Rihanna Fenty
• Nickname: Riri
• Birth Date: February 20, 1988
• Birth Place: St. Michael, Barbados, West Indies
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Father: Ronald Fenty
• Mother: Monica Fenty
• She is the eldest of three siblings and has two brothers, Rorrey and Rajad.
• She is of African, Creole, and Guyanese descent.
• She has a pisces sign tattoo behind her right ear and music notes tattoo on her right foot.
• She attended Combermere High School in Barbados and her favorite subjects were chemistry and math.
• She won the Miss Combermere Pageant in 2004 in her school.
• Her musical inspirations include Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Beyonce Knowles and Mariah Carey.
• She was discovered by music producer Evan Rogers while vacationing in Barbados.
• She was the Favorite Female Artist for Soul/R&B Category at the 2007 American Music Awards.
• She won the award for “Choice Music:R&B Artist” in the 2007 Teen Choice Awards.
• She ranked #8 in Maxim’s 2007 Hot 100 list.
• She was named the sexiest female musician by lingerie company Victoria’s Secret.
• She signed endorsement deals with the following: Nike, J.C. Penney, Cover Girl Cosmetics, Miss Bisou, LG, Clinique Perfume and Chevrolet.
• She had a cameo role in the movie “Bring it On 3 : All or Nothing.”
• She appeared in an episode of “All My Children” and “Las Vegas.”
• She enjoys watching “Entourage.”
• She has her own foundation called “Believe.” The foundation helps sick children get medical treatment and gives children school supplies and toys.