Rihanna's Bittersweet Farewell: The Tumultuous Relationship with Father, Ronald Fenty
Rihanna expresses deep sadness over the passing of her father
The music world and fans mourn the loss of Robyn Rihanna Fenty's father, Ronald Fenty, who passed away at the age of 70 following a brief, serious illness in Los Angeles. The infamous singer-songwriter's tumultuous relationship with her father was marred by highs and lows.
Rumors of Rihanna's father's demise spiraled online after media outlets, including the US magazine, "People," and Barbadian news site Starcom Network, confirmed his passing. Details of Fenty's cause of death and exact date of passing remain undisclosed.
Family members gathered around Fenty in his dying moments, with Ronald's younger son, Rajad Fenty, photographed arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to US gossip portal TMZ. Rihanna herself was reportedly also aboard the vehicle but was not visible in the images.
Family Ties Rooted on the Caribbean Island
Ronald Fenty and Monica Braithwaite, Rihanna's beloved mother, raised their family on the sunny island of Barbados. The couple separated early in Rihanna's childhood, eventually divorcing when the entertainer was just 14. Alongside Rihanna, they were parents to Rajad and a third son, Rorrey. Ronald also had three children from previous relationships: daughters Samantha and Kandy, and son Jamie.
Strained Father-Daughter Relationship
Rihanna's bond with her father has been a rollercoaster ride over the years, especially following a challenging era when the singer was attacked by her then-boyfriend Chris Brown. Ronald Fenty spoke to news outlets about this traumatic episode without Rihanna's consent, causing her to describe his actions as "really weird" during a Vogue interview.
A year later, Rihanna told American talk-show host Oprah Winfrey that she had repaired her relationship with her dad, despite lingering animosities. However, the issues resurfaced in 2019, when Rihanna filed a lawsuit against her father, alleging he had founded a company called Fenty Entertainment and posed as her manager to acquire clients illegally. The case was eventually dropped, according to the BBC.
Recent reports suggest that their relationship had been healing, with Ronald Fenty expressing his eagerness to be involved in his grandchildren's lives. He also voiced his approval of Rihanna's relationship with rapper A$AP Rocky in February 2023, hinting at a renewal of family unity.
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Rihanna, Deaths
I'm not going to tell you about the details of Ronald Fenty's relationship with his daughter Rihanna, especially when it comes to entertainment industry gossip or celebrities. However, it's widely known that their relationship had its ups and downs, marked by various public disagreements and legal battles.
