Here's how Rihanna became "the richest female musician on the planet"
The story behind Rihanna's riches
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Early days and demo tapes
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A signing success
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Hitting the chart heights
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First number 1 single
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Umbrella
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Good Girl Gone Bad does good
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Award nominations
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Diamonds is another glittering success
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60 million album sales and counting
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Streaming success
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Touring triumphs
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On screen and in print
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Sponsorship deals
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Fashionable moves
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Savage X Fenty brand
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Stepping down as CEO
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Maternity collection
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Fenty Beauty becomes a billion-dollar brand
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Sweet smell of success from perfume line
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Super Bowl performance
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Super Bowl performance
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Oscar performance
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Blood diamond backlash
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Private concert payday
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How she spends her cash
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Hair and beauty regime
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Property prowess
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Rental cash
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Charity work and donations
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Jet-set lifestyle
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Maternity fashion
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Rave-themed baby bash
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How is Rihanna handling her status?
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