EVENT PICS: RIHANNA @ DEF JAM EVENT IN NYC
Thursday, May 21, 2009

Music Mogul L.A. Reid presents singer Rihanna with a recording achievement plaque during the Island Def Jam Spring Collection party at Stephen Weiss Studio on Wednesday night in New York City.
The singer has sold over 12 million records since signing with Def Jam. They also premiered Kanye West’s new video “Paranoid” (which Riri stars in) at the event. There is a bootleg copy going around, but I’ll wait until the official version is released to post it here. Anyway, peep the photos….

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196 Comments
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151.
mari
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
rihanna selling 12 million is indeed an accomplishment. For those who say it is no big deal, her label thinks otherwise, thats why they are honoring her. Its better to sell 12 million than a couple of thousands, and fade away after 1 record. So i say kudos to rihanna and i wish you more success in the future.
152.
In Time You'll Make it,The Right Way...
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
We know how she came from innocent girl to bad girl = To selling superstar. = She was told to sell her soul. She is throwing up the ”Hand Sign”’ in the picture with Wentz and the other dude.That represents ”Satan”…She is apart of that soicety.Skull & Bones.For the people that know this information so is LA Reid and P diddy.The list goes on…Its funny how she got so much success with this album.Especially with a song called ”Disturbia” = The song is about possession.
When her other two albums didnt have any content of that…It’s funny how worshippers come on here and lick her backside. If she was a reguar girl you would kick.left,right and centre.Some people dont have to sell their soul for money & fame.Some do.Example he ^^^.. If people picked a book up or opened their eyes.They would know instead of wirting essays and praising a their number 1 idol…Ever watched angel and demons.lol.hello.
153.
FRENCH
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
Yall no that is on three albums.Not one…But hey, hope god blessess true artists to recieve that in their liefetime..
@150 Her next album is going to be named dark angel..You dont need a professor to some it up for the slow pokes.
154.
kiyokolee
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
SHE LOOKS GOOOOD! HER BODY IS ON POINT !!!
155.
JAYMAN
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
UGLY, SHE LOOKS LIKE A ALIEN BUG
156.
STEWIEOVERU
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
@ ♥♥PEACHEZZZ♥♥ 110
Well obviously I have hit a nerve cause you sound really upset. And I mean REALLY REALLY upset. lol.
AND if you actually read my comment properly, I didn’t say it was her responsiblity to raise any kid. I said she has a massive influence over girls who look up to her, like you for example. Let me give you some examples because you don’t seem to understand what I’m saying, okay? If people see Rihanna wearing those leggings up there ^^ people would want to wear them, because Rihanna has them on. It’s like if a rapper smoked weed, people/fans will see this and want to smoke because it makes them look ‘cool’ like their favourite rapper. Parents are there to guide their children to become a better person, however young minds are easily swayed by others such as friends at school and celebs who can have a great influence on them, good or bad influence. There are some adults who don’t seem to take notice of what their child gets up to, THAT shows the lack of parenting skills. Young minds can mimic what they see and hear. I suppose you don’t study Psychology, obviously. Shame.
And when you reply to comments, I suggest you reply more intelligently. It’s not clever to call people names just because Rihanna is getting negativty. Just a thought.
157.
WEEZY BABY
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
Def Jam only brought forward the date due to the pictures incident. When it is promotion for something, she is all over the place.People like miley cyrus,vannesa hudgens. and the rest of the nude flaunters had to release a statement to their fans.Rihanna isnt a true artist,she is a puppet.Only uses her fans for tickets,albums and merchanidse.When the shit hit the fan she dont care.
How come CG has not told her to go to the left?
For real though the chicks on here,would curse a normal girl in there english class.But we know why stans dont do it to rihanna.B/c she is a BRAND, your attracted to the name…
158.
SUNSHINE
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
It is funny though. Because fans on herr pray to her like a shrine.They Flip out because she doesnt attract everyone.
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159.
my2sense
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
I will give credit where credit is due but that outfit is hideous. i like the top but the bottom & the hair is atrocious.
who cares about this publicity stunt. rihanna is a whore who is all over the place - poor chris brown never saw it coming. this chick is officially the industry jump off.
you can tell that Ye is still trying to get in her pants cuz he’s officially the president of her fan club!
160.
TOONS
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
A prime example of how the devil REWARDS you WELL when you sexually debase yourself for him. But dont think it comes without a price. This girl showed her p*ssy to the world and not weeks later she’s being elevated and praised. She is the most corrupt example for young girls. She went back to her alleged abuser and then posed nude with him. Plenty of young impressionable girls around the world look up to her and will think it’s cool to take naked pics of their sacred bodies and publish them for all the world to gaze and get off at. SMH
For what is highly esteemed by men is an abomination in the sight of God Luke16:15
161.
Cherry Almond
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
Congrats Rihanna! Let the haters be your motivators!
Hating on the success of others will get you nowhere in life. Please believe.
162.
Chris Brown
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
Boo! Rihanna! Boo!
163.
Smooches
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
Rihanna’s tan is glowing
164.
Octavia
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
Gie it RiRi, those tights were made just for u boo. Dayum I wish I look like that.
165.
msblknasty1
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
go rhi rhi ….lol …. grow up # 46 its over … move on …. you must like gitting yo ass beat ….lolol rhi rhi has moved on you should do the same SMDH
166.
imnotthatstoopid
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
@ 45. Yea Whatever- Of course hair/clothes & image sell an artist-else we wouldn’t hear from half the folks in the game now (if Lady Gaga wore flare jeans and t-shirts do you think ppl would give a care about her? no.)
But, surprisingly-not all pretty faces sell. They have to have a star quality, too.
167.
supmodel
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
rihanna is pretty and all but chuck is REALLY STARTING TO PLAY HERSELF!!! Chick needs to stay out of the clubs and the street. FOCUS ON HAVING A LONG CAREER if u know what i mean. Hint: BEYONCE, MONICA, ALICIA KEYS,ETC…
168.
Vividly.Artistic
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
WHATEVER@ This broad…As long as she and Drake aren’t together( he denied it on Hot 97 this morning) im good! Thanks Me Later out in the fall!!!
169.
19
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
Who ever mentioned Lady Gaga.
She is,who she is. But she has had a mass amount of success just on 1 album. Rihanna didnt have that. The capacity of how many people like in the UK/Europe. Aswell as the states she is going to be around for a long time.The thing a like about Gaga is she says what she wants. Her PR does pull strings with some professional endorsments.However when it comes a a incident she very open minded and open her mouth.She keeps it RAW.She write / co write her whole album. Plus for other artists like Britney,Pussycat doll etc.
Just becuase not everyonce worships rihanna,doesnt mean they are hating.But like other artists who were grinding to send their demos out and vists record lable.Rihanna did do that.Same could be said for Alica Keys. She is not pictured out & about. he is ultimate dream of what a private artist would like to be. she has ist has long as my arm of Grammys,album sales,movie and very large fan base.She doesnt have to be seen to be relevant…just saying.
170.
19
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
Who ever mentioned Lady Gaga.
She is,who she is. But she has had a mass amount of success just on 1 album. Rihanna didnt have that. The capacity of how many people like in the UK/Europe. Aswell as the states she is going to be around for a long time.The thing a like about Gaga is she says what she wants. Her PR does pull strings with some professional endorsments.However when it comes a a incident she very open minded and open her mouth.She keeps it RAW,gaga write / co write her whole album. Plus for other artists like Britney,Pussycat doll etc.
Just because everyone doesnt worship rihanna,doesnt mean they are hating.But like other artists who were grinding to send their demos out and vists record lable.Rihanna didnt do that, the same could be said for Alica Keys. She is not pictured out & about. She is ultimate dream of what a private artist would like to be. She has has a list as long s my arm of Grammys,album sales,movie and very large fan base.She doesnt have to be seen to be relevant…just saying.Just remeber some are attracted to her and some arent.Regardless she is gonna do what she gonna do. But their always a price. cosign with some that said she went down that certain avenue.
171.
yardiebadgal
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
WOW!…cant believe ppl are saying she doesnt deserve this !!!
ppl will always hate on u when u do things that cant *rolls eyes*
Riri im so happy for u, u needed this…some blessing a reminder of what matters…they tagged u as the 1hit wonder pon de replay girl…and u prove them all wrong, 12 millions albums and millions of singles sold (dont hate u know the chick copped sold a couple milli of each single).
we all get tested in our life time and im happy to see that ur keeping it moving:)
172.
♥♥PEACHEZZZ♥♥
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
@ Tiff.Will. [CL's "BeyStan"]
LOL IT IS OBVIOUS BY YOUR SCREEN NAME WHY YOU WOULD CALL ME AN IDIOT.
FUNNY THING IS YOU JUST PRACTICALLY REGURGITATED EVERY POINT THAT I WAS MAKING. IT ISN’T A POP STAR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DECIPHER WHAT YOUR KIDS ARE BEING EXPOSED TO.
WHY NOT TAKE ON THE BIGGER ISSUE OF CHILDREN NOT HAVING OTHER THINGS TO OCCUPY THEIR MINDS WHEN THEY’RE OUT IN THE REAL WORLD IF YOU’RE REALLY SO CONCERNED ABOUT THE COMMUNITY?
B*TCH PLEASE SPARE ME YOUR LITTLE SOAP BOX SPEECH!
BEYONCE HAS YOUNG FANS AS WELL EVEN MORE ACCORDING TO YOU ALL WHO SAY SHE’S QUEEN OF THE WORLD.
SO SHOULDN’T SHE BE HELD TO THE SAME STANDARD ACCORDING TO YOUR ARGUMENT? SHE DANCES, STRIPS, AND GIRATES HALF NAKED ALL THE TIME! BUT THAT’S OK AS LONG AS IT ISN’T RIHANNA DOING IT RIGHT?
JUST ADMIT YOU HATE HER FOR NO GOOD F*KING REASON WHATSOEVER AND STOP TRYING TO TAKE YOUR AGGRESSIONS OUT ON ME.
SO CALL HER A SLUT, A WHORE, A BAD ROLE MODEL. TALK ABOUT HER SINGING, HER BIG FOREHEAD, HER BIG FEET, HER CHRIS B SITUATIOIN, THE NUDE PICS AND AFTER ALL IS SAID AND DONE……………
YOU ARE ALL SHOOK BECAUSE CONTRARY TO WHAT YOU THOUGHT RI IS SHOWING YOU THAT SHE IS INDEED A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH!!
173.
Elizabeth
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
@ 132 I’m not a Rihanna stan, but she was already talked about before all those incidents happened so where have you been?
174.
Kianna
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
For all you people who are sitting on here talking about the Devil yaw too are a pawn in his hands why? because yaw sitting on here calling females sluts, whores, less talented, and the worst of all yaw acting like a bunch of 2 year olds debating over singers especially when it comes to Beyonce and Rihanna let’s face it they both got yaw wrapped around their fingers because yaw are the ones making them rich!!!! Since we want to talk about females selling their souls to the Devil the only thing I got to say is thank God for women like Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, JHUD, Erykah Badu and Jasmine Sullivan these are females who don’t get by on their looks or spreading their legs!!!!
175.
imnotthatstoopid
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
@170. “19″
IDK if you’re talkin’ to me or not, but I did mention Lady Gaga. Not comparing their album sales-but makin’ a point about how important having a distinct style or image is in the music biz, b/c someone else said that Rihanna wouldn’t have made it w/out her stylist.
IDC how many albums anyone sells-I’m not a producer, exec nor do I have a vested interest. I don’t understand what you’re getting SO upset about-none of this really matters. If you’re feeling the music-listen. If not, don’t!
176.
Shakera
Thursday, May 21, 2009 /
CONGRATS RIHANNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She looked good in the Paranoid video. I hope there is more to it.
BTW Ego sucked LOL. Try again beyonce…
177.
19
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
@ 175 not necessarily, i dont base a artist on their look.When they turn a certain age,will they still be able to attract that targert audience? doubt it. That substance has to be there. You cant just keep riding with the look.Look at A.keys still at the top from the dayshe released .It is very the certain that rihanna didnt have her distinct style in 2005.She may have not had the success she has without it.Just pointing out the truth.It isnt hate or whatever you guys call it.She may have not had the success she has without it. B/c if you calculate the the success of the other two albums they are no way near to GGGB. Promotional wise and sales wise. She was barely seen in 2005/ 6 at events or out about. i didnt reply to you, my comment mment struck a nerve. Your the one whom approached me. It’s funny how people can read feelings off a text on a blog.lol must be superwomen
You say that it IMPORTANT having a distinct style makes which makes a artist more prominent in the industry. Than you say that somebody on here was quoting she wouldnt have made it in the industry without her stylist.Wher is your counterpoint… do you want to read that over again.
I’m not a rihanna fan or beyonce fan.I just find it funny people idolise these people who use to be nobodys.it i what it is. i say my opinion and keep it moving.
178.
only1kene
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
WOW Rihanna, 4 albums on your belt and only 12 million sold. Hell Beyonce, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and all them other divas ain’t got shit on you! Hint hint…SARCASM! Just 12 million, thanks to Def Jam for saving your hyde and turning you into a nasty lookin sex kitten!
179.
ericka
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
she loks like kelis in some of these pics maybe its just the hair?!
180.
Annelle
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
Congrats Rihanna! Love that outfit!
181.
Tiffany
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
RiRi CONGRATES GIRL 13 MILLION 1ST SOLO ALBUM KEEP DOIN YOUR THING
182.
LULU
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
I thought you get this per album, not collectively. They are really tryin’ their damndest to make her a big deal.
183.
Drama
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
4 word’s,HATER”S GET A LIFE!!!!!!
184.
caniaddressthat?
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
Some of you are crazy..that’s the only conclusion I can come to.
185.
caniaddressthat?
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
Ohh, jus thought of this: I thought Robo Cop was the next single/video? And that features his girl Amber (who is, let’s face it, such an obvious opportunist who plays into Kanye’s need to be viewed as peculiar) so why this? Why the Rihanna-featured video next? OR did they just premiere it?
186.
ALEXANDRA
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
HEY SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE THUMBNAIL PICS WHEN I CLICK ON THEM THEY DONT OPEN!!! PLEASE FIX
187.
halcyon
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
“Since we want to talk about females selling their souls to the Devil the only thing I got to say is thank God for women like Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, JHUD, Erykah Badu and Jasmine Sullivan these are females who don’t get by on their looks or spreading their legs!!!!”
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Speaking of Alicia Keys, apparently she is spreading her legs-for a MARRIED MAN! It’s all over the news. Just wondering why CL doesn’t have a write up on it
188.
kadian
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
she looks great, i’m so happy 4 u girl
189.
RoyalDress
Friday, May 22, 2009 /
Chris look better than Drake anywho…
Go Ri!
190.
petra
Saturday, May 23, 2009 /
SO PROUD OF MY GIRL…KEEP YOUR HEAD UP DON’T DISAPPOINT :))
191.
iApple
Saturday, May 23, 2009 /
@47.LONDON BROWN SKIN CHICK………….
Um are u Slow? Its 12million Singles sold! Not Albums…..She sold about 16 million albums alone!
192.
TALENTED??
Sunday, May 24, 2009 /
like are you guys serious??!! this woman cant sing to save her life!! all she has is a bangin ass stylist & hair stylist (i guess), FREE clothes & etc, a big ass scandal, and a little bit of money. take all of that away what is left?? NOTHING!!!!!!! there are soo many talented women out here and they’re not even getting ALL the glory they deserve. honestly to me the music industry is all about looks at this point. what happened to talent?? umm HELLOOOOOO isnt that the MAIN reason for becoming a singer. let me find out all u have to do is look the part. in that case i wanna be a singer too & have a bangin stylist & hair stylist & get free clothes but CANT sing mhmphmm!!
193.
Kerry
Monday, May 25, 2009 /
@ 187 Only brainless fools like you would believe that and Alicia Keys isn’t posing nude on mags, cd covers, and spreading her legs to get attention and sell a lot of records like certain artist that’s why she is baddddd!!!!!
194.
Kerry
Monday, May 25, 2009 /
@192 it’s just about looks it’s also about shaking your butt and taking off your clothes that’s why a lot of the females that are hot and popular are half dressed even Ciara has now started to take off her clothes it’s so sad!!!
195.
sarcasmic
Thursday, May 28, 2009 /
omg that get up………
she actually looks her real color for once
196.
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