Rihanna’s successful career turned 20.
Rihanna is one of the biggest musicians and entrepreneurs in the world, and she achieved this in a span of 20 years. The pop star who released her debut album “Music of the Sun” in 2005, celebrates 20 years of her career.
“20 years ago, i left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music! So many of you were a part of my life and career since the very beginning, and some of you have joined the adventure along the way. I’m forever grateful to all of you,” she wrote on social media.
“Each of you played a very crucial role in where this journey has taken me thus far! I just wanted to take this moment to say thank you! Thank you for the greatest first 20 years ever! 20 years of the most loyal, die-hard fans that don’t play about me whatsoever. 20 years of hard work and hardworking teams around me, 20 years of lessons, 20 years of unforgettable experiences and accomplishments, 20 years of my family being my number one support system, and to all the people who said yes to me and gave me a chance before it was “cool” to (Execs, DJ’s, writers, producers, dancers, choreographers, directors, fashion designers, photographers, glam, journalists, brands, mentors, etc etc).”
“20 years worth of thanks to you!! I thank God, He’s been very generous to me and the Glory belongs to Him! #R20,” she concludes.
In 20 years of her career, Riri has sold over 100 million albums, with over 150 billion streams. She’s also the female artist with the most certified diamond records. The Barbados native hasn’t released an album in over 9 years, since dropping “Anti” in 2016.
20 years ago, i left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music! So many of you were a part of my life and career since the very beginning, and some of you have joined the adventure along the… pic.twitter.com/aXdcAlo1St
— Rihanna (@rihanna) August 29, 2025
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— Rihanna (@rihanna) August 31, 2025
