The Evolution of Rihanna

Check out the evolution of R&B star | Rihanna.

Def Jam's Princess - Rihanna auditioned for then-Def Jam president, Jay-Z, who quickly signed her to a recording deal with the label.
Music Of The Sun - Rihanna released her debut album, "Music Of The Sun," in 2005 and quickly rose to the Billboard 200's top 10 list.
Not This Time - Since Rihanna’s domestic feud with then-boyfriend Chris Brown rocked last year's ceremony several hours before it commenced, RiRi has opted to not touch the stage in fear of her altercation with Brown overshadowing the festivities.
Good Girl Gone Bad - In 2007, Rihanna's good girl image changed drastically. She died her hair and released her most successful album, "Good Girl Gone Bad."AMA Performance - At the 2007 AMAs, Rihanna teamed up with Ne-Yo and performed a memorable version of "Umbrella" backed by an orchestra.

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Music Of The Sun - Rihanna released her debut album, "Music Of The Sun," in 2005 and quickly rose to the Billboard 200's top 10 list.

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