Singer and businesswoman Rihanna has become the richest musician in the world with an estimated fortune of $ 1.7 billion,
Forbes
said Wednesday (August 4th)
.
However, music is not the main source of his wealth, the magazine explains.
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The Barbadian singer derives part of her fortune through her 50% stake in the "
Fenty Beauty
"
line of cosmetics
, according to
Forbes
.
The remainder comes from her shares in the “
Savage x Fenty
”
lingerie company
and her income as a singer and actress.
Rihanna's beauty brand, of which LVMH owns the other half, is known for its wide range of 50 skin tones, some of which are available for women of color, which was rare when the brand launched in 2017.
The interpreter of "
Umbrella
" and "
Diamonds
" is now the second woman of the richest show in the world according to
Forbes
, behind Oprah Winfrey, American host and producer.
