Barbadian global superstar and business mogul Rihanna is once again making headlines, this time for a staggering drop in her reported net worth.
According to Rap Update TV, the singer-turned-entrepreneur, who recently lost her father, has experienced a $400 million decrease in her net worth. The outlet claims that Rihanna’s fortune, once estimated at a soaring $1.4 billion, has now fallen to $1 billion.
The gossip blog alleged that, “according to Forbes’ recent reports, Rihanna’s decrease in net worth stems from struggles in her key businesses.”
Rihanna, 36, rose to billionaire status not just through chart-topping music but through her powerhouse ventures in beauty and fashion. With her Fenty Beauty line, Savage X Fenty lingerie brand, and a legacy of hit albums and sold-out world tours, she became one of the most successful and influential entertainers in the world.
“Notably, Rihanna, a billionaire singer, has built her fortune through savvy business ventures and lucrative music releases, including hit albums and sold-out tours that have cemented her status as one of the best-selling artists of all time, with estimated earnings of over $1.7 billion from music, beauty, and fashion endeavors.”
Despite this recent financial dip, Rihanna remains firmly in the billionaire bracket, and her influence in the entertainment and business world is far from diminished. Fans and industry watchers will be keeping a close eye on her next moves whether it’s a business comeback, a long-awaited new album, or both.