Global superstar, Rihanna, marked a major milestone on Friday, August 29, 2025, by celebrating two decades in the music industry.
The Grammy-winning artist took to social media to share a heartfelt message of gratitude to her fans, collaborators, and family, sparking renewed excitement about the possibility of new music.
Rihanna reflected on her journey, which began with her debut single “Pon de Replay” and her first body of work in 2005.
Her words, “20 years ago, I left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music!
”So many of you were a part of my life and career since the very beginning, and some of you have joined the adventure along the way. I’m forever grateful to all of you,” she wrote.
Rihanna expressed her appreciation for her fans, describing them as “the most loyal, die-hard fans that don’t play about me whatsoever”.
She also thanked the teams, mentors, and industry figures who believed in her early on.
“I just wanted to take this moment to say thank you! Thank you for the greatest first 20 years ever!” she added, closing her message with the hashtag #R20 and a prayer.
Rihanna’s 20-year career has been marked by numerous achievements, including nine grammy awards.
Rihanna has won nine Grammy Awards, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Her entrepreneurial ventures, including Fenty Beauty and Savage x Fenty, have been highly successful.
Rihanna has sold over 250 million records worldwide and has more than 150 billion global streams.
She has had 32 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with 14 of those reaching number one.
The anniversary tribute has reignited speculation about new music from Rihanna, as her last studio album, “Anti,” was released in 2016.
Fans took to social media to express their anticipation for a new album, with many hoping that Rihanna’s next message of thanks might come with the announcement of music fans have waited nearly a decade to hear.
