Global music icon and beauty mogul, Rihanna, has broken her silence over the death of her father, Ronald Fenty, who recently passed away.
The Barbadian singer opened up during an interview at the premiere of the upcoming Smurfs movie in Los Angeles.
Her words were filled with emotion and reflection, offering a glimpse into her grief and admiration for her father.
Ronald Fenty died on May 31, 2025, at the age of 70, after battling a brief illness.
His passing has left a deep void in Rihanna’s heart, especially as she imagined what his role would have been as a grandfather to her two sons, RZA and Riot.
At the red-carpet event, Rihanna revealed how she often pictured her dad’s influence on her kids.
“I’ve always wanted that and I’ve always dreamed of what type of grandfather he would be to them because of the favorite parts of my dad,” she shared.
Meanwhile, she went on to say that her father’s bold personality shaped the way she now approaches parenting.
“I think it prepared me for having two boys,” she said, recalling how Ronald’s free-spirited attitude taught her the value of raising children with a sense of adventure.
Moreover, Rihanna expressed her desire to pass on that same fearless spirit to her sons. “The adventure side of me, the outside side of me, the daredevil. It’s how I want to raise them and I want them to be outside and be in nature,” she noted.
The superstar, known for her confidence and grace, showed a vulnerable side that many found inspiring.
Her openness also revealed how she continues to embrace her late father’s memory by living through his values.
May Ronald Fenty’s soul rest in peace.
