The richest woman in music appears to be having some difficulty adjusting to her extraordinary net worth. In an interview at her Savage X Fenty show in 2021, she described it as "crazy" and "real weird" that people were congratulating her on her wealth.

The star also appears to be feeling the pressure of the title, stating: "I don't wanna be on this pedestal. I don't wanna be this icon. I want to remember who I am." However, she went on to say that the fact that her humble beginnings inspire and give hope to others makes the "scary" experience "worth it".

With Taylor Swift now hot on her heels in terms of wealth, Rihanna may not occupy the position for much longer. But with an estimated fortune of $1.4 billion (£1.1bn) at the time of writing, the star has undoubtedly paved the way for those who follow.

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