Rihanna has been open about her childhood, specifically her parents’ rough marriage, throughout her career. The “Diamonds” hitmaker has credited her mother, Monica Braithwaite , over the years and discussed the strains that her late father, Ronald Fenty , put on their family due to his past addiction.
During a 2012 sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey , RiRi revealed she “repaired” her relationship with Ronald.
“He taught me everything, and as awful as he was to my mom, at times, it didn’t compare to how great he was as a father,” Rihanna doubled down while telling the former talk show host. “And I had to come to terms with that, and I was able to close that gap with him.”
However, in 2019, Rihanna sued Ronald for allegedly exploiting her name for monetary gain. The “Umbrel