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10 hours ago
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Pregnant Rihanna Is ‘in Pain' Over Dad's Loss, ‘Source' Claims
Rihanna is currently at a crucial stage in her life when she is about to welcome her third child with her partner, A$AP Rocky. However, the singer was struck by a shocking tragedy — the death of her father, Ronald Fenty — on May 31. Now, a new source has told Daily Mail that Rihanna, who has been deeply affected by the loss of her dad, is trying to cope with his sudden demise. Rihanna's dad, Ronald Fenty, passed away on Saturday at the age of 70. As per Starcom Network, he took his last breath in Los Angeles after a 'brief illness.' However, the real reason behind the demise is not been revealed yet. Following Fenty's death, Rihanna (born Robyn Rihanna Fenty) has been in deep pain amid her third pregnancy. According to the Daily Mail, she has had 'a very difficult relationship' with her father over the years. However, Fenty's passing has 'hit her like a ton of bricks.' Previously, Rihanna announced her third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky at the Met Gala following his assault trial. As a result, the last few months have led to a series of emotional journeys. Amid this, her father ended up falling sick, and 'it started to become too much.' The source continued, 'As much as you realize that something like this is occurring, it is still completely heartbreaking and that is where she is right now.' The source shared that the musician 'has forgiven her father and, in death, they got back to a loving father and daughter relationship.' However, she is still 'in pain,' especially now that she is going to be a mother to three. During Rocky's trial, the probable loss of her kids' father to jail made Rihanna realize the importance of family. 'This is going to take a long time, and maybe even forever to get over. Sad time in her world right now,' the source concluded. The post Pregnant Rihanna Is 'in Pain' Over Dad's Loss, 'Source' Claims appeared first on Reality Tea.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rihanna's Father, Ronald Fenty, Dies at 70: Report
Ronald Fenty, the father of Rihanna, has reportedly died at the age of 70. Fenty passed away following a brief illness, according to Starcom Network News, a radio station based in Rihanna's native Barbados. The official cause and exact date of death have not yet been disclosed. Sources told the outlet that he was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. More from Billboard Robin Thicke and April Love Geary Marry After Six-Year Engagement Selena Gomez Congratulates Taylor Swift on Buying Back Her Masters: 'So Proud' Los Alegres del Barranco Cancel Show in Michoacán for 'Security Concerns' Billboard has reached out to Rihanna's representatives for comment. On Wednesday (May 28), Rihanna's younger brother, Rajad Fenty, was photographed arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. TMZ reports that the singer was also in the vehicle but was not visible in the photos. Rihanna — who is currently expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky — had a complicated relationship with her father over the years. The two were estranged for a period before eventually making amends. After Rihanna (born Robyn Rihanna Fenty) was assaulted by then-boyfriend Chris Brown in 2009, Fenty spoke publicly about the incident without her consent. In a 2011 interview with Vogue, the singer expressed her disappointment. 'You grow up with your father, you know him, you are a part of him, for goodness' sakes!' she said at the time. 'And then he does something so bizarre that I can't begin to wrap my mind around it.' In a 2012 interview with Oprah, Rihanna said she had repaired her relationship with her father, who she had described as being violent growing up. In 2019, however, she filed a lawsuit against him and his business partner, Moses Perkins, accusing them of attempting to profit off her name by launching a company called Fenty Entertainment. She alleged they misled investors by falsely claiming she was involved in the venture. Rihanna dropped the lawsuit shortly before it was set to go to trial in 2021, according to the BBC. Fenty shared three children — Rihanna, Rajad and Rorrey — with his ex-wife, Monica Braithwaite. The couple divorced in 2002. The family was raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, where Rihanna lived until she moved to the U.S. at age 16. He also had three children from previous relationships: daughters Samantha and Kandy, and son Jamie, People reports. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, reportedly dead at 70
Fenty, who battled an unnamed brief illness, reportedly passed away in Los Angeles. Ronald Fenty, Rihanna's father, has passed away at age 70. The news was first reported by Starcom Network, a Barbados-based outlet, and later confirmed by People magazine. According to Starcom, Fenty died in Los Angeles following a brief illness. Details surrounding his official cause of death and the exact date have not yet been disclosed. Sources close to the family told Starcom that Fenty's loved ones were by his side around the time of his passing. Photos published by TMZ show Rihanna's younger brother, Rajad Fenty, arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on May 28, with reports that Rihanna was also present in the vehicle. Representatives for the singer have not commented publicly on the matter as of Saturday, May 31. Born Robyn Rihanna Fenty in 1988, Rihanna is the daughter of Ronald Fenty and Monica Braithwaite. The Grammy-winning artist and beauty mogul is currently pregnant with her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky. The couple is already parents to sons RZA, 2, and Riot, 1. Alongside Rihanna and Rajad, Ronald Fenty was also the father to Rorrey Fenty and three children from previous relationships—Samantha, Kandy, and Jamie. While Rihanna's rise to global stardom has often been linked to her Caribbean roots and family legacy, her relationship with her father has been notably complex. In 2009, after the singer was assaulted by then-boyfriend Chris Brown, Fenty spoke to the media about the incident without Rihanna's permission—an action she later addressed in an interview with Vogue, calling it 'really strange.' 'You grow up with your father, you know him, you are a part of him, for goodness' sakes,' she said at the time, per Billboard. 'And then he does something so bizarre that I can't begin to wrap my mind around it.' Despite tensions, Rihanna shared in a 2012 interview with Oprah that she and her father had taken steps to rebuild their relationship. However, strains resurfaced in 2019 when she filed a lawsuit accusing Fenty of using her name and brand without authorization. According to the complaint, he launched a company named Fenty Entertainment and misrepresented himself as her manager to secure business deals. Rihanna later dropped the lawsuit in 2021, just weeks before it was set to go to trial. Ronald Fenty's passing comes during a transformative time for the Fenty mogul as she prepares to welcome her third child into the world. The star has yet to publicly comment on her father's reported passing. More must-reads: Key moments from the third week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against her Actor Tray Chaney shares experience after son is injured and house is leveled in tornado: 'PLEASE CHERISH LIFE'
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rihanna's dad dies aged 70
Rihanna's dad has died at the age of 70. The 37-year-old pop star - whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty - has yet to address her loss publicly, but Starcom Network reported on Saturday (31.05.25) that her father, Ronald Fenty had passed away following a "brief illness". The outlet reported that "family members have gathered in California, where Fenty passed away in the early hours of this morning", but gave no further detail. PEOPLE magazine later confirmed the news, although his official cause and date of death have yet to be revealed. The news comes just days after TMZ reported that Rihanna's brother Rajad Fenty had been seen at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and claimed that the 'Umbrella' hitmaker was also with him. Ronald is also survived by Rihanna's mother Monica Braithwaite - whom he split from in 2002 - as well as daughters Kandi, 54, and Samantha Fenty, 44, as well as his 35-year-old son Rorrey Fenty. Prior to their divorce, Ronald and Monica had raised their children in Bridgetown, Barbados where he worked as a warehouse supervisor and she was an accountant. Rihanna had endured a rocky relationship with her father when she was growing up. and was at the centre of a public battle with him when he spoke to the press after she was assaulted by then-boyfriend Chris Brown in 2009. However, the in the years that followed, she noted that she had "repaired" her relationship with her father and had to learn to "come to terms" with things that had gone in in the past. She told Oprah Winfrey: "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. "And I had to come to terms with that, and I was able to close that gap with him." Despite this, in 2019, Rihanna sued her dad for allegedly exploiting her name for financial gain but elected to dismiss the complaint just weeks before it went to court. The 'Diamonds' songstress is currently expecting her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky - with whom she already has Rza, two, as well as 22-month-old Riot - and Ron previously shared how much he approved of his daughter's relationship. Ron told PageSix in 2023: "He's such a cool guy. Very respectable. He's taking to fatherhood very well."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rihanna's Father, Ronald Fenty, Dies at 70 in Los Angeles. Here's all about him and his relationship with the singer
About Ronald Fenty and His Family A Complicated Father-Daughter Relationship Live Events A Time of Personal Change for Rihanna (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Ronald Fenty, the father of global music icon Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70 in Los Angeles following a brief illness, PEOPLE confirmed on May 31, 2025. The news was first reported by Starcom Network, a Barbados-based outlet, which noted that Fenty's family was present around the time of his passing. However, the official cause and exact date of death have not yet been to TMZ, Rihanna and her younger brother Rajad Fenty were seen arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on May 28, suggesting they were by his side in his final Fenty and Monica Braithwaite welcomed Robyn Rihanna Fenty in February 1988. The couple raised their family in Bridgetown, Barbados, in a modest bungalow on what is now known as Rihanna Drive. The two eventually separated and finalized their divorce in 2002, when Rihanna was Rihanna and Rajad, Ronald and Monica also had a son named Rorrey. Ronald Fenty had three other children — Samantha, Kandy, and Jamie — from previous had a rocky relationship with her father. After the 2009 assault incident involving Chris Brown, Ronald Fenty spoke publicly to the media without Rihanna's consent, which deeply affected her. In a later interview with Vogue, she said: 'You grow up with your father, you know him, you are a part of him, for goodness' sakes! And then he does something so bizarre that I can't begin to wrap my mind around it.'Despite their public tensions, Rihanna revealed to Oprah Winfrey that she eventually reconciled with her father, saying their bond had been 'repaired.' However, friction between them 2019, Rihanna filed a lawsuit against Ronald Fenty, accusing him of misusing her name and brand by founding a company called Fenty Entertainment and allegedly posing as her manager. The lawsuit was dropped in 2021, just weeks before it was due to go to Fenty's passing comes during a significant moment in Rihanna's life. The singer and entrepreneur is currently pregnant with her third child with partner A$AP Rocky. The couple already shares two sons: Rza, 2, and Riot, 1.
