Robyn Rihanna Fenty (born February 20, 1988), Who Performs Under The Mononym Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/), Is A Barbadian Singer And Model. Born In Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna Relocated To The United States At The Age Of Sixteen To Pursue A Recording Career, Under The Guidance Of Record Producer Evan Rogers. She Subsequently Signed A Contract With Def Jam Recordings After Auditioning For Then-label Head Jay-Z.