Rihanna, has been crowned number two on Billboard’s 'Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century', cementing her place as a global icon.

He knew she had incredible talent and signed her to Def Jam Records the same day. Rihanna released her debut single, “Pon de Replay,” in 2005. While the young star likely wanted fans to focus ...

Billboard's Women in Music Rising Star is finally holding onto her own top material - and winning R&B Grammys.

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What seems like an attempt to re-launch R. Kelly’s career has received mixed reaction after the R&B singer participated in ...

Hop” No ID have released their powerhouse joint album, From the Private Collection of Saba and No ID. Check it out here!

Rihanna, the world-renowned Barbadian musician and businesswoman continues leading the way for young girls and women worldwide in this 2025 Women’s History Month. The pop icon rose to fame at 17 years ...

Rihanna’s Anti had a bevy of sure-thing chart-dominating smashes, but “Needed Me” wasn’t viewed the same way. At first. Def Jam released the track as a single in March of 2016, two months ...

Rihanna’s story is one of determination. Discovered by producer Evan Rogers at just 16, she signed with Def Jam Recordings and released her debut album Music of the Sun in 2005, according to ...