Rihanna shifts focus from music career to business ventures

Rihanna made a significant career shift by stepping away from the music industry at the height of her fame. After concluding her Anti World Tour in 2016 at age 28, the singer pivoted her focus toward business ventures, including the establishment of a cosmetics brand and an lingerie line.

Her musical legacy includes the critically acclaimed album ANTI, which spent over 400 weeks on the Billboard 200 and earned 6x Platinum certification in the US. The album was noted for its genre-bending approach, incorporating R&B, Soul, Dancehall, and Psychedelic Rock. Rihanna's transition is highlighted in contrast to other pop icons like Michael Jackson and Beyoncé, who were at peak stages of their musical careers during the same period.