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Rihanna is a world-renowned Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Born on February 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados, she was given the name Robyn Rihanna Fenty at birth. Rihanna is known for her versatile voice, which has been described as having a wide vocal range and distinctive tone.

Rihanna began her music career in 2005, when she signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings. Her debut single, "Pon de Replay," was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Since then, she has released numerous hit singles and albums, including "Good Girl Gone Bad," "Rated R," "Loud," "Talk That Talk," "Unapologetic," and "Anti."

Rihanna's music genres span various styles, including R&B, pop, hip hop, and electronic dance music. She has collaborated with numerous artists, including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem, Drake, and Calvin Harris, among others. Rihanna's success in the music industry has earned her numerous awards, including eight Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, and 12 Billboard Music Awards.

Apart from her music career, Rihanna has also ventured into acting. She made her acting debut in the 2006 film "Bring It On: All or Nothing." She has also appeared in "This Is the End" (2013), "Annie" (2014), and "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" (2017).

Rihanna is also a successful businesswoman. She launched her fashion line, Fenty x Puma, in 2016, and in 2017, she became the first black woman to head a luxury fashion house, LVMH, with the launch of her own fashion brand, Fenty. In addition, she has a cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, which was launched in 2017 and has been praised for its inclusive range of shades.

Rihanna is also an Instagram influencer, with over 100 million followers. She uses her platform to promote her businesses, as well as to share her personal life and activism. She is known for her edgy fashion sense and her outspokenness on social and political issues.

Rihanna's impact on popular culture is significant, and she is often cited as an influence on fashion, music, and beauty trends. She has been named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine and has been honored with numerous awards for her philanthropy and activism, including the Humanitarian Award at the 2016 American Music Awards and the Harvard Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2017.