Rihanna continues to dominate the cultural landscape, not with music, but through her unparalleled sense of style and family-focused brand. The multi-hyphenate icon was recently spotted in Los Angeles, turning heads in a Martine Rose football top bearing the name of her youngest son, Riot. Paired with a diaphanous thigh-slit skirt and a fuzzy stole, Rihanna once again reminded the world of her status as a trendsetting matriarch.
At a Fenty Beauty event in her home country of Barbados last week, Rihanna reflected on her shift away from music, stating, “Music got the attention, but God had other plans for me.” Her focus on family, fashion, and business has taken center stage, particularly since welcoming her first son, RZA, in 2022, followed by Riot less than two years later.
When asked how motherhood has influenced her long-awaited ninth studio album, R9, Rihanna humorously admitted, “They’ve inspired the fact that I haven’t got to the studio as much.” For now, her children remain her most cherished creations, with her fashion choices celebrating their names and embodying the ultimate rich mom aesthetic. While fans await new music, Rihanna proves that her influence extends far beyond the charts, blending style, family, and business with effortless flair.