Key Takeaways

• Rihanna honored the Twentieth anniversary of music of the Sun with a heartfelt message to followers and collaborators.
• She shared a montage that includes profession highlights, from early music movies to her Super Bowl efficiency.
• A limited-edition vinyl field set and merch assortment have been launched to rejoice the milestone.

Rihanna is celebrating twenty years of greatness. On Friday (Aug. 29) night, the singer marked the Twentieth anniversary of her debut album, music of the Sun, with an enormous thank-you to everybody who’s supported her alongside the way in which.

“20 years ago, I left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music!” Rihanna wrote on social media. “So many of you were a part of my life and career since the very beginning, and some of you have joined the adventure along the way. I’m forever grateful to all of you. Each of you played a very crucial role in where this journey has taken me thus far!”

Alongside the caption, Rihanna shared a montage revisiting a few of her most iconic moments — and there are lots. The clip included a number of music movies, comparable to “SOS” and “Rude Boy,” her award present performances and acceptance speeches, campaigns from her ever-growing Fenty empire, and even a glimpse into her performing profession.

Among the more moderen clips have been her 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show, the launch of her PUMA Avanti collaboration, and most significantly, snapshots of her life as a mom. “I just wanted to take this moment to say thank you!” Rihanna mentioned.

“Thank you for the greatest first 20 years ever!” she continued. “20 years of the most loyal, die-hard fans that don’t play about me whatsoever, 20 years of hard work and hardworking teams around me, 20 years of lessons, 20 years of unforgettable experiences and accomplishments, 20 years of my family being my No. 1 support system, and to all the people who said yes to me and gave me a chance before it was ‘cool’ to (execs, DJ’s, writers, producers, dancers, choreographers, directors, fashion designers, photographers, glam [teams], journalists, brands, mentors, etc.), 20 years’ worth of thanks to you!”

“I thank God. He’s been very generous to me, and the glory belongs to Him!” Rihanna concluded. In celebration of music of the Sun’s Twentieth anniversary, the “Diamonds” singer unveiled a vinyl field set that features all eight of her albums up to now. Also out there for pre-order through her website are a layered tee, hoodie, and “Rhenna” doodle doll impressed by the sketch she’s used as her profile image for the previous decade.