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Rihanna’s Parents: About Her Late Dad Ronald Fenty & Mom Monica Braithwaite

Rihanna was estranged from her late father for a while. Learn all about Ronald and Monica here.

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. The “Umbrella” artist accused Ronald of creating the talent development company Fenty Entertainment in order to pose as her manager to solicit new clients. However, just days before Ronald died, Rihanna’s brother, Rajad Fenty, was seen arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on May 28, 2025, according to photos published by TMZ.

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