Rihanna

Early Life and Discovery

This timeline outlines the key events in Rihanna's early life and her discovery as a musical talent.

Birth

February 20, 1988

Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born in St. Michael parish, Barbados.

Formation of Musical Trio

2003

Rihanna formed a musical trio with two of her classmates in Barbados and auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers.

Recording Demo Tapes

2003-2004

Rihanna recorded demo tapes with Evan Rogers, including tracks like 'Pon de Replay' and 'The Last Time', during her school holidays.

Audition for Def Jam

Early 2005

Rihanna auditioned for Def Jam Recordings in New York City, impressing Jay-Z and L.A. Reid, leading to a six-album record deal.