She came onto our TV Screens/Laptops/Cell Tv's in 2005 as Def Jam's Barbadian answer to Britney Spears. Since then, she has released 4 albums , 42 singles and 3 compilations. She has amassed 47.6 million digital singles in the United States, making her the highest-selling digital artist in the US since 2004. She has 11 Billboard #1's, third only to Mariah Carey and Madonna, and tying with the late, great Whitney Houston.
Her style and fashion has evolved with every year/era. She was the first one to incorporate Dance music into her body of work, ala "Don't Stop The Music". From her ever-changing hairstyles and fashion statements, she has influenced a generation of young females, and adults to walk around with a half shaven head, complete with Red, Purple and Black Remy. Rihanna's different "hairstyles" are a staple of Pop Culture.
Does it beg the question that Rihanna, with all the achievements, appeal and clamour, she has achieved in a space of 7 Years is a true modern day pioneer of Pop Culture.
No? Rihanna is still a Icon in her career she hasn't done anything to major outside of breaking records, became a fashion icon, and made timeless hits.
I didn't like her lastest album. It sounds so forced tbh. I can't @ We Found Love's video. Her attempt to trying to be a hipster is too much for me.
I like Rihanna,I think she has a very interesting voice. There's def. some quality in her voice but I don't see her as a pioneer. She's just a cute fun pop girl to me.
No truly, i was having a discussion with two of my friends and we were talking about Pop Culture and the stand out moments that have occurred since the 00's, and Rihanna had the most iconic moments. Genuinely a discussion.
Y'all can talk about Brandy walking in spit. Is this not more informative?
Like the Queen of Pop, Britney Spears, before her - the Princess of Pop, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is a trendsetter and will lead us through the straits of sin and deliver us to pop salvation over the course of the next decade.
The elders have spoken. Lady GaGa, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, etc....will not own the throne. It will be Rihanna.
No? Rihanna is still a Icon in her career she hasn't done anything to major outside of breaking records, became a fashion icon, and made timeless hits.
No. she still has a lot to grow as performer, dancer etc. like icing said, i dont think other than her hit singles she can be remembered for anything like an iconic performance?
, 42 singles and 3 compilations. She has amassed 47.6 million digital singles in the United States, making her the highest-selling digital artist in the US since 2004. She has 11 Billboard #1's, third only to Mariah Carey and Madonna, and tying with the late, great Whitney Houston. 
