Rihanna's secret family: two half-sisters, a half-brother — and two nieces
Barbados bombshell Rihanna has a secret family — two sisters and a brother from three mothers.
The "S&M" and "Umbrella" hitmaker is also an auntie to two adoring nieces, the Sun of London revealed.
Rihanna's long-lost sibs were each born during different relationships before their father, Ronald Fenty, married Rihanna's mother, Monica.
Rihanna, whose family calls her by her given name, Robyn, was 15 and not famous when she first met her eldest sibling, 32-year-old Kandy, who showed up at the Fentys' door and explained who she was.
"I guess you could say I was shocked," Ronald Fenty told the British tabloid. "But I was a bit on the wild side and something of a ladies' man back in my early days."
Ya think?
Rihanna has devoted fans in her nieces, 14-year-old Brandy and 11-year-old Crystal.
"My girls thought she was great fun and now, of course, they love the fact their auntie is one of the most famous singers in the world," Kandy said. "They love her music and are always singing her songs at the top of their voices."
The other secret siblings are Samantha, 30, a policy consultant for Caribbean regional governments, and brother Jamie, a 27-year-old graphic artist.
The R&B star maintains a warm relationship with them, the Sun said, dropping by for visits when she returns to Barbados for family events or official functions.
Rihanna is also close with her younger brothers, Rorrey, 21, and Rajad, 15. On her way to see Arcade Fire at Coachella, she tweeted birthday wishes to her baby brother: "Happy BIRTHDAY to my baby bro (I still think he's my son) RAJAD!!! Sis love you booj, even from a million miles away! Wish I cud squeeze u."
Sounds like one bigger, happier family.
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Photo: Rihanna at the Coachella festival in Indio on April 16. Credit: Christopher Polk / Getty Images.
And how much do you wanna bet that they were ALL on welfare before the untalented twit became famous!
Posted by: Mark | Apr 18, 2011 at 09:55 PM
Mark, what do you know about welfare in Barbados?
You think that all black people can't make their way without stepping on some white people's backs?
Barbados is only 98% black, so I guess the three white people that live there were robbed blind by Robyn and her brood, but maybe because they love that Caribbean paradise so much they haven't noticed yet!
Why don't you tell us something about yourself then we can apply all the stereotypes for folks like you... like trailer park trash, white hood wearing (you know it makes you look like a conehead), meth shooting, tobacco chewing (with the three teeth you have left), child molesting, living with your wife-sister-cousin...
I could keep going all day, but taking out the trash (you) is not something I enjoy spending much time doing.
Get a life and a clue!
Posted by: Valleyexpat | Apr 19, 2011 at 06:31 AM
She also have several uncles and aunts and a gazillian of cousins!!!LOL
Well wellcome to the caribbean!!!!!
Posted by: rob | Apr 19, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Maybe or nmaybe not, but she is no christina A.....
All bubble gum computerized singing. PAHLEEEZ...
Posted by: G | Apr 19, 2011 at 07:46 AM
too bad
Posted by: robert | Apr 19, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Just for Mark
Bajans do not do welfare it seem to be an american thing...Our governments in the caribean then to spend our limited reasources on things that matter.. Education, infastructure, Health and affordable housing...
Thats why her sister has a Masters degree and her brother has a BSc the state foots the bill so poor or not we all have the same opportunity ... hence no need to depend on the state or rich relatives.
Your ignorance is amazing.
Posted by: rob | Apr 19, 2011 at 09:57 AM