Rihanna’s Wealth Surges as She Shifts Focus from Music to Business

Los Angeles, CA — Rihanna, the Barbadian singer and entrepreneur, has transformed her life from a young student in Barbados to one of the wealthiest women in the world, with a reported net worth of $1.4 billion as of February 2025.

Over the past two decades, Rihanna has built her fortune through her music career and various business ventures. She has released eight albums, placed 14 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and sold more than 60 million records as well as approximately 215 million digital tracks. Although she paused her musical career after her 2016 album “Anti,” she recently released the single “Lift Me Up” for the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” soundtrack.

Currently, Rihanna is reportedly working on her ninth studio album, with plans for a world tour in 2025. Besides music, she has also had a successful run in film, starring in movies such as “Battleship,” “Ocean's Eight,” and “Bring it On: All or Nothing.”

Rihanna’s business acumen has played a key role in her financial success. She co-founded the cosmetics line Fenty Beauty, which operates as a 50/50 joint venture with the French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. Additionally, she owns 30% of Savage x Fenty, a lingerie brand valued at $3 billion, and has collaborated with Puma on a footwear line.

Her investments extend to the music streaming service Tidal, which she co-owns with Jay-Z, and collaborations with luxury brands like Manolo Blahnik and Dior. A source close to Rihanna commented, “She’s not stopping; she’s continuing to expand and has huge ambitions in building up her business.”

In addition to her impressive portfolio, Rihanna is navigating personal challenges. Her partner, A$AP Rocky, faces trial on two counts of firearm-related assault, with a potential sentence of up to 24 years if convicted. While Rihanna has mostly stayed silent on the matter, she made a public appearance to show her support for Rocky.

A source familiar with the situation shared, “Rihanna is drawing robust inspiration from high-fashion lingerie campaigns, blending them into her own unique marketing style. She’s one of the most original and creative people of her generation.”

As Rihanna continues to build and promote her brands, her dedication to her business ventures illustrates a commitment to innovation and customer engagement. Fans are left wondering if new music is on the horizon, as her entrepreneurial instincts take center stage.