Rihanna may be on speaking terms with her father now, especially after hanging out with the whole family during the Holiday Season (2010) but that still doesnât mean she doesnât have some ill feelings towards him still. In a new interview with Vogue Magazine, which she covers, the Pop/R&B star says she felt betrayed by her Dad, Ronald Fenty, after his comments to the press following the 2009 incident with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown as well as some other incidents.
âIt really makes me question what I have become to my father. Like, what do I even mean to him? â¦..Itâs really strange,â Rihanna tells the magazine. âThatâs the only word I can think of to describe it, because you grow up with your father, you know him, you are a part of him, for goodnessâ sakes! And then he does something so bizarre that I canât begin to wrap my mind around it. You hear the horror stories about people going behind peopleâs backs and doing strange things, but you always think, Not my family. My father would never do that to me.â
Rihanna adds that her father didnât event contact her first before feeding made up stories to the press on her behalf. And that heâs deceived her several times to make a profit.
âThat was the first timeâ¦..My dad went to the press and just told them a bunch of lies,â she says. âBecause he hadnât talked to me afterâ¦that whole thingâ¦. He never called to find out how I was doing, if I was alive, nothing. He just never called. He went straight to the press and got a check. And now he does it again.â
On a lighter note, RiRi also tells the magazine that style came to her at an early age and that she always wanted to be different from others.
âWhen I was fourteen and first started going out, I always wanted to be the opposite of everyone else,â she says. âSo I would go to the club in a polo T-shirt and pants and sneakers and a hat on backward, just so I would not be dressed like other girls. And I got desperate for things that werenât available in Barbados. I would cut things out of magazines. I was obsessed with creating a visual with clothing, and the way things are combined.â
How does she think about fashion now? âItâs become more about taking a risk. When I am putting looks together, I dare myself to make something work. I always look for the most interesting silhouette or something thatâs a little off, but I have to figure it out. I have to make it me. I think thatâs the thrill in fashion.â
For the complete Rihanna cover story, pick up the April issue of Vogue.
Rihanna is one of the most celebrated and successful singers in the music industry. The Barbados native has won numerous awards, including nine Grammys, and sold over 250 million records worldwide. But beneath her illustrious career as an artist lies a complex family life with deep emotions she’s just now opening up about. In a recent interview, Rihanna revealed that despite having success in her professional life, there have been times when she felt disconnected from her father due to his strict parenting style. She also discussed how being different from other children growing up made it difficult for her to fit in at school. This article will explore what Rihanna said about these topics, plus more on why feeling misunderstood was hard for her throughout childhood.
Relationship With Father
Relationship with Father
Growing up, Rihanna had a complicated relationship with her father. She often found it difficult to understand why he was so distant and detached from the family. Despite his emotional absence, she still looked up to him as an example of strength and resilience. But those feelings were mixed with unresolved hurt and confusion that made it hard for her to connect with him on any level.
Rihanna has been open about how this strained bond affected her life growing up. In interviews, she’s talked about feeling like an outsider in her own home because of the distance between them. She said that she always felt different than everyone else and struggled to find acceptance among her peers since she couldn’t relate to their experiences or struggles.
These experiences have shaped who Rihanna is today; they’ve taught her valuable lessons about compassion and empathy, which have allowed her to become a successful artist and businesswoman who continues pushing boundaries while inspiring others across the world through her music, fashion, philanthropy, and activism.
Experiences As An Outsider
Experiences as an Outsider
Rihanna’s experience of feeling like an outsider in her own home has informed how she sees the world. She understands that everyone has a story and we can all relate to being different or not fitting in at some point. This drives her to be more accepting of others, even if they don’t share the same beliefs, values, or lifestyles.
Being on the outside looking in also inspires Rihanna to continuously break boundaries and push creative limits. Whether it’s through her music, fashion line, or humanitarian work, she uses these platforms to challenge social norms and inspire positive change by amplifying marginalized voices. Her mission is simple: use her influence to make sure those who feel unseen are seen, heard, and valued.
Rihanna believes that embracing our differences instead of hiding from them can create a better future for us all — one where everyone is accepted for who they are and feels free to express themselves without judgement or fear. That’s why she continues striving for progress and inspiring people around the globe with her artistry and activism every day.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Rihanna’s experiences with her father and as an outsider have shaped the person she has become. Despite any ill feelings towards her father, it is clear that he had a strong influence on who she is today. She has learned to be resilient in the face of adversity, which has helped her to achieve success both personally and professionally. It is this same ability to overcome challenges that allows her to stand out from those around her; she is different in the best possible way. Although Rihanna may not have always been happy with certain aspects of her life, she can take pride in knowing that she was able to use these difficult moments as motivation for greatness.
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