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Robyn Rihanna Fenty has celebrated a landmark moment in her career, marking 20 years since the release of her debut body of music.
The Barbadian singer and business mogul took to her X @rihanna on Saturday to reflect on the journey that began when she left her home country two decades ago, expressing heartfelt gratitude to fans, family, collaborators, and God for shaping her path in the music industry.
In a deeply personal message tagged #R20, Rihanna looked back on the bold decision she made 20 years ago to leave behind her country, culture, food, and family in pursuit of a musical dream that would eventually transform her into one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation.
“Each of you played a very crucial role in where this journey has taken me thus far and I just wanted to take this moment to say thank you, thank you for the greatest first 20 years ever, 20 years of the most loyal, die-hard fans that don’t play about me whatsoever, 20 years of hard work and hardworking teams around me, 20 years of lessons, 20 years of unforgettable,” Rihanna wrote.
The Grammy-winning star also reflected on two decades of hard work, lessons, unforgettable accomplishments, and unshakable family support, while extending appreciation to industry professionals who believed in her talent early on.
She acknowledged executives, DJs, writers, producers, dancers, choreographers, directors, fashion designers, photographers, glam teams, journalists, brands, and mentors who helped shape her path before it became cool to support her.
Rihanna ended her reflection with reverence, giving credit to her faith: “I thank God, He’s been very generous to me and the Glory belongs to Him!”
Her emotional post sparked celebration across social media, with fans flooding timelines under the hashtag #R20, reminiscing on her iconic hits and achievements, from her 2005 debut album Music of the Sun to her global dominance as a singer, fashion icon, beauty mogul, and billionaire entrepreneur.
As Rihanna steps into the next chapter, the world waits to see what the next 20 years hold for one of the most defining figures in modern music.
