Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has reportedly passed away at the age of 70 in Los Angeles after a brief illness.
His passing comes as Rihanna is expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky, a pregnancy she publicly revealed at the 2025 MET Gala.
According to reports, Ronald Fenty passed away on May 31, 2025, in Los Angeles. Rihanna and her brother, Rajad Fenty, were reportedly present at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around the time of his death.
Despite the circulating news, neither Rihanna nor her management team has issued an official statement.
Rihanna’s relationship with her father had been complicated over the years, marked by periods of estrangement and public conflict — including a 2019 lawsuit she filed against him for allegedly using her name and likeness without permission.
Recall that recently, Muyiwa Awoniyi, manager of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has shared the inspiring story of her rise from humble beginnings.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Muyiwa revealed that when he first met Tems, she had only ₦200 in her bank account. He reflected on their early friendship and how it blossomed into a successful business partnership, leading to Tems’ global recognition.
“Back then when I was doing my podcast, she would just be sitting down while me and my cousin were talking. Obviously, she wasn’t financially buoyant in any capacity. When I met Tems, she only had about 200 Naira in her account,” Muyiwa shared.
Despite her financial struggles at the time, Muyiwa was struck by Tems’ generosity.
“If I had money, I would buy food. But another thing that shocked me was that even though she didn’t have money, she would order food for us. She didn’t even have a way of earning. So, I just realised that she is different from everyone I have seen in Nigeria,” he said.