Understanding Rihanna’s relationship with her father requires examining decades of complicated family history. Ronald Fenty and Monica Braithwaite, Rihanna’s mother, divorced in 2002 after raising three children together: Rihanna, Rajad, and Rorrey. The separation created lasting tensions that affected family relationships for years.

Rihanna is currently at a crucial stage in her life when she is about to welcome her third child with her partner, A$AP Rocky. However, the singer was struck by a shocking tragedy — the death of her father,

Ronald Fenty, father of pop icon Rihanna, has died at 70, leaving a lasting impact on his family and community.