Rihanna's Father, Ronald Fenty: A Closer Look at His Life and Influence

Ronald Fenty gained recognition as the father of the multitalented singer, actress, and entrepreneur Rihanna. He previously held the role of a warehouse supervisor. 

Ronald Fenty Wiki/Bio

Ronald Fenty was born in 1954 on Barbados Island but his exact birthday isn't on the websites. His grandkids are named Crystal Fenty and Brandy Fenty.

Now Fenty lives in Barbados in a nice house bought by Rihanna. He has two dogs, Xena and Ebony.

How Rich is Ronald Fenty?

Ronald Fenty's net worth is around $1 million. Whereas, his daughter Rihana has a net worth of around $1.4 billion. She is one of the most successful music artists worldwide. 

Rihana gets her fortune from selling albums, doing tours, endorsing products, ads, and her businesses. In 2017, she started Fenty Beauty, a makeup company under LVMH's Kendo Brands, which makes a lot of money. 

Rihana has introduced various perfumes like Rebl' Fleur, Nude, and Rebelle. She has partnered with big brands like MAC Cosmetics, Armani, Dior, and Gucci. 

Ronald Fenty's Daughter Rihanna Career Highlights

Rihanna, a worldwide pop sensation and entertainer, has made it big in music. She is known for her bold fashion and numerous career achievements. Her hit song "Umbrella" featuring Jay-Z topped the Billboard chart and won her a Grammy Award. 

Rihanna has also stepped into acting, appearing in movies like Battleship, voicing the lead in Home, and starring in Bates Motel's season 5 and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. She teamed up with Donald Glover on Guava Island. 

In 2012, Rihanna started the Clara Lionel Foundation, supporting education and early response programs worldwide. She is actively involved in philanthropy, advocating for HIV/AIDS awareness and aiding victims of domestic violence.

Rihanna's released eight albums and earned many awards, including nine Grammys and MTV awards. She has collaborated on famous songs like "Run this Town," "Love the Way You Lie," "If I Never See Your Face Again," and "All of the Lights." 

Twice, Rihanna has been on Time magazine's '100 most influential people in the world' list. Since 2014, she has been working with Puma as their creative director. Her brands, Fenty Beauty, Savage X Fenty, and Fenty Skin, have gained popularity since their launch in recent years, including her skincare line introduced in 2020.

Is Ronald Fenty Still Married?

Ronald Fenty's current relationship status isn't mentioned on websites, so it's unclear if he's married now. He was previously married to Monica Braithwaite, who worked as an accountant until 2002. 

Together, the pair have three children - two sons and a daughter. During their marriage, he caused significant distress to his wife and children due to his struggles with alcoholism and addiction to crack cocaine. 

Ronald's addiction had a severe impact on their home life, leading to physical abuse towards his wife and creating a distressing environment for the family. His children had a difficult upbringing because of his actions. In 2002, his wife decided to end their marriage, and they got divorced.

Rihanna, Rorrey Fenty, and Rajad Fenty are his children with his ex-wife Monica. His other kids, Kandy Fenty, Jamie Fenty, and Samantha Fenty, are from his past relationships with different women.

Ronald Fenty Tested Positive For Covid-19

In April 2020, Ronald Fenty tested positive for COVID-19. He experienced a very high fever and worried that his age made it riskier. 

During Fenty's illness, his daughter Rihanna, despite being in the United States, sent a ventilator to his home and provided significant support. After spending 14 days at the Paragon Isolation Center, he made a full recovery. 

Despite their troubled past, Rihanna did everything she could to help her father during his illness. She generously donated $1 million to coronavirus relief funds.

Ronald Fenty And His Daughter Rihanna Had Rocky Relationship

Rihanna, renowned as one of the most influential musicians of the 21st century by NPR, has not only excelled in music but has also ventured successfully into the business world with her beauty line, Fenty Beauty. This brand bears her surname, Fenty, shared with her father, Ronald Fenty. However, their relationship has been strained since before Rihanna's rise to stardom. 

Rihanna is taking legal action against her father for using the Fenty name to promote himself. She alleges that Ronald established a talent company named Fenty Entertainment after she had already trademarked the Fenty name. Despite sending him several cease and desist letters, court documents indicate no resolution. 

Rihanna has openly discussed her difficult childhood experiences, including exposure to drugs due to her father's addiction and the financial struggles her family faced. She took on responsibility for her younger brothers while her mother worked, highlighting the challenges they endured. 

Moreover, Rihanna disclosed witnessing her father's abuse towards her mother while growing up in Barbados. She recalled an incident where her mother's nose was broken but refused medical care. 

In 2014, Ronald mentioned forgiving Rihanna's ex-boyfriend, Chris Brown, expressing a soft spot for him in an interview with the Daily Mail. His comments about Rihanna's relationship with Saudi Arabian billionaire Hassan Jameel in 2017 revealed his preference for someone of darker complexion when he learned of her dating someone new. 

Despite their tumultuous history, Ronald has supported Rihanna's career and personal life. Reports suggest he was overjoyed upon learning about Rihanna's pregnancy in January 2022, expressing a desire for his daughter's happiness despite their challenging past.

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