Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ree-AN-; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. She has reinvented her artistry throughout her career. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna was discovered by American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the United States to record demo tapes. After signing with Def Jam in 2005, she soon gained recogni...