Rihanna’s wealth takes a nearly 30% hit in 2025, and it’s not about her music, here’s what went wrong

Rihanna has long been hailed not only as a pop sensation but as a self-made billionaire who diversified her fame into a beauty and fashion empire, as per a report. However, in 2025, the singer is experiencing a financial reversal, as her net worth has decreased by $400 million, representing a 29% decline from her 2024 valuation of $1.4 billion, according to Forbes.

The dip in her net worth is not related to her music-related career, but due to her business ventures in Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, according to a Vibe report.

Rihanna’s Net Worth Drops

Rihanna was ranked number 35 on Forbes' America's Richest Self-Made Women, as per the Vibe report. The report accompanying it cited a number of reasons for the drop in her wealth, reported Vibe. Among them was a leadership transition at Savage X Fenty, her own lingerie company, following the resignation of the brand's CEO in August 2024 to become Victoria's Secret's new leader, as per the Vibe report.


Meanwhile, the sales for Fenty Beauty, the beauty company she co-founded with luxury behemoth LVMH, are reportedly estimated to be flat, according to the report. Fenty Beauty was launched in China last year amid what LVMH described as a "challenging environment," reported Vibe.

Rihanna Still Hustling And Expanding Her Business

However, even though her wealth has dropped, the singer has been focused on her expanding business ventures, according to the report. Recently, Savage X Fenty started its Bridal Collection in April and has been consistently launching new pieces for customers, reported Vibe. While, Fenty Beauty got back Body Lava luminizers just before summer, launched the Fenty Beauty Experience in Roblox, and debuted a line of mascaras, as per the report.

FAQs

Why did Rihanna's net worth drop so much?
Her Fenty Beauty sales slowed and her Savage X Fenty brand went through a CEO change, both affected business performance.

Is Rihanna giving up on her businesses?
Not at all. She’s still actively launching new products and experiences for fans.