Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and their children, flew to Barbados on July 8 to attend the funeral of her father, Ronald Fenty, who passed away in May.
The 71-year-old died from cancer, pneumonia and several other illnesses, according to the death certificate obtained by TMZ, which also stated acute respiratory failure, pancreatic cancer and aspiration pneumonia, which is a bacterial lung infection.
Secondary causes listed include acute renal failure and acute tubular necrosis, which are linked to extensive kidney damage.
The celebration of Fenty’s life took place at Garfield Sobers Gymnasium. Rihanna was accompanied by her boyfriend A$AP Rocky and their two sons, RZA and Riot, as they walked into the venue for his service. She wore a white gown while Rocky and their sons wore dockers and button-down shirts to the service. Fenty was survived by his fiancée, Rosemary, his six children, 10 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Complex Relationship
Rihanna‘s relationship with her father encompassed both deep affection and well-documented challenges. Throughout her career, she has spoken candidly about Fenty’s influence on her life, acknowledging both positive impacts and difficult periods. Their bond, while complicated, remained significant throughout her transformation from Barbadian teenager to global superstar.