, if the GP didn't respect her they wouldn't have given her 40 top 40s, she wouldn't be the reigning Queen of the digital era.

Lol getting hits does not equate to respect. I guess Katy Perry is even more respected than Katy too.

Are we talking about 7 billion people, the majority of people, or people who are interested in pop music?

I don't want to leave my mark here as one of few that stated she isn't respected. Like, she is respected, but the majority of the population of earth see her in a different perspective than as an incredibly unique and amazing woman (like we do), y'know?

Discrimination against women and their freedom is alive and well my sistrens. My point was only that Rihanna is very daring and among most of society, they would not respect her for who she is. Much like Sam Smith, does that make it easier? (no?)

I respect her. Many do, but the majority of many do not.



Edit: After reading my post back, Sam Smith was a really stupid comparison.. I don't know where I was going with that.

She started to get more respect and acclaim in the industry as the Unapologetic era was winding down, starting with her ICON award at the 2013 AMA's. Its amazing how much her vocals have improved in less than 2 years. Queen of evolution, still getting better everyday even a decade into her career.

Yes

sexism IS real

That's the only thing tbh.

She's definitely progressed since Pour It Up.

She hasn't really been seen in that form for years, which is good for R8 (no shade, PIU wasn't a worldwide smash).

R8 will be the game-changing album where she's not popping her litterbox at everyone's TV screens.

No she is just known for singing catchy songs.

Yes she is very respected she does gets alot of hate but career wise yup shes respected.