Rihanna Clarifies The Pronunciation Of Her Name (Season 7)

[Original air date: February 2, 2010] After an epic night at the Emmys, Rihanna was here to chat with Ellen about her new tattoo!
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[@LSERA13]

At 31, she found love; three years later she’s had a beautiful baby boy and another on the way. Words are powerful.

[@godsavethequeen2798]

Goosebumps

[@morenag.7769]

You mean she had a “fine” baby boy….😬🫢lol but I agree! She had a beautiful baby boy! Performed at the worlds biggest stage(Super Bowl)! Another angel on the way! All the way around just very very successful. Powerful indeed.

[@GrandPrizeFitnesAJAY]

She sure did manifest it.

[@Asia-rs6wc]

I need this

[@wadehiggins1114]

Indeed

[@aliahmedamina]

“It’s okay to make a mistake but don’t make it twice” 👏

[@kamarrivera8940]

u no me better

[@winkybinx]

Mistakes

[@just_jackie92]

This reminds me of when she dated Chris Brown again after he hit her

[@toxiecookiemom4929]

@@just_jackie92 ok and your point i hope u not throwing stones at glass houses

[@toxiecookiemom4929]

@@winkybinx exactly my thoughts too

[@toniasampley695]

I love when she said “it’s okay to make mistakes just don’t make them twice”

[@farahtajuddin5272]

She manifested to be in love by 31, and look at her now. 34 with second baby on the way performing on halftime show !

[@ithamarlowe6158]

Girl had a whole plan and everything went according to her plan.

[@arinrayscumdump]

@@ithamarlowe6158 she also said "I want to be remembered as Rihanna. A Girl that made it internationally" and she did 😭

[@luzlopez776]

But she is into satanic practices. I'm not making that up either. Everyone in the music business has taken part of satanic rituals to keep them on top. Google it

[@LovelyLittleLillies]

But is she married? Did asap lock it down? Or she one of those glorified baby mamas? I hope she won't be preggo out of wedlock for long.

[@tiffanybarnes8286]

@@LovelyLittleLillies but what does SHE care for? You arent in charge of her life for what she cares for and is at peace with. Many people dont care whether they are married or not, just as long as they are in a loving and committed relationship

[@OmarWEllis]

Loved her from day one, still love her now. That Superbowl half-time show will be amazing!

[@pbnima]

It was it was it was it was 😱 amazing

[@philipv7555]

was it though...

[@BC-bt7hu]

​@@philipv7555 It was!

[@crystanick2697]

​@@philipv7555 nope. It was definitely garbage.

[@krissykrupski4973]

I loved it, have watched it several times. She has a uniquely beautiful voice and is very easy on the eyes. 💙

[@toniasampley695]

I’ve always loved to hear her talk. Obviously her singing voice is beautiful and unique but so is her speaking voice. I could listen to her recite my grocery list 😂

[@rodolfoernestovidesalegria1493]

😆😂😅

[@Bailemos888]

female singers dont seem to have a lot of words or be expressive.

[@AllThingsOrgaNique]

Me too... her voice is sooo infectious 😩😩

[@sandraangus753]

She did it. Fell in love and had a baby. Happy for her. 👶 💚

[@TiarreaB.Naturally]

Ikr! 💙💜

[@vickiematias5405]

That’s not love, he is using her

[@lkb-il8iy]

@@vickiematias5405 How? Cause she’s a billionaire? No they’re very genuine to each other

[@vickiematias5405]

@@lkb-il8iy it want last, he is not in her league

[@lkb-il8iy]

@@vickiematias5405 1)It’s “won’t” and 2) Who are you to say who’s right for her and who isn’t? It just sounds like you’re jealous lol

[@arvinsenglishph2293]

I love Rih's super humle beginning1 No wonder she's billionaire for her authenticity , genuineness and talents. She's a Goddess, She's incomparrable.

[@thesweetesttaboo1419]

Her giggles are cuteee

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

Yes I'm falling in love with her again!

[@thawabalh]

THANK GOD FINALLY AN OFFICIAL VERSION OF THIS INTERVIEW IS OUT!!!!!

[@sof1ia3]

for those who clicked on this video to see when she actually says how to pronounce her name: 5:20

[@turnleftaticeland]

Thank you

[@MsBNoodle]

Hero

[@scovyaporsha]

Thank you Sofia❤❤❤❤

[@pinkishdiamondz]

Much appreciated

[@rosmarbal]

God thanks. I can barely stand Ellen.

[@clemsonfox]

The first time I fell in love with Rihanna and her music was 2010, and I was 11. Rude Boy was my jam.

[@ashi4274]

OMG it was 2006 for me! 😭 I was 9

[@snoozyq9576]

Jesus that shouldn't be a 9 year old's jam

[@godlove5912]

@@snoozyq9576 😂

[@Sushia86]

Ellen was genuinely nice and not self absorbed for once 😮 Riri just a ray of sunshine and lovely celebrity personality giving me realness at its finest! ❤

[@natasharochelle3218]

I loved the love and respect Ellen showed her,

[@gurmeetsingh7041]

Fact: Rihanna vocals aren't jokes. They are masterpiece ✨️

[@mikewatson7612]

🤔

[@nessaboo232]

🤥🧐

[@KN-dp6vj]

No

[@uglycow6204]

Fr

[@jessicamazeya3626]

You dont know what you are talking about

[@esthercarey9239]

When I heard Rihanna singing STAY, I thought she is going to be a great star. When I heard she was a billionaire, I knew she was extremely intelligent and sweet. I wish her the best that life has to offer. God bless her always

[@KatGlo]

She was already a star when she sung Stay.

[@julianbluefeather8491]

Oh my gosh I forgot about that one! She has so many hits

[@godlove5912]

The best song she’s done- STAY

[@evejen01]

@@godlove5912 i agree 💯. I used to have that on repeat. That song is powerful!

[@NN_4444]

Not to burst your bubble but she’s been a huge star since 2005 and stay came out in 2013 lol

[@AddaOrion]

Starts at 05:19

[@jemalyterriat5163]

Thank you💀

[@jackrominger6773]

Thank you

[@kaml.1095]

You're a hero

[@oliviarodrigno]

THANK YOUUYYY

[@irmaiz133]

Thanks as love Rihanna but not Ellen anymore

[@silviakonishi299]

She’s 21 here but her attitude is 30!

[@justkhloevlogging]

I remember when she didn’t know what to do on stage or even hold the mic. She’s come a long way.

[@ChrisJohnson-ez3mz]

Ellen’s hair in this just screeeeams 2010 and I love it 🤣

[@RandomBloke007]

It's not her accent. It's the American accent that makes people say her name incorrectly. In the UK, we all say Rihanna like she does.

[@neene7]

well I only called her ri onna because that's how Jay z prounounced it 😆

[@WestAirAviation]

She and other celebs say her name incorrectly in a lot of her early 2000's material. Just watch music videos from the past, and you'll hear her say it Ree "aww" nah herself. There's no ambiguity. I always figured it was marketing.

[@amythomas696]

Her speaking voice has changed sooo much

[@amandawilliams2997]

Her accent isnt as pronounced as before

[@Ax.DaEdge]

Do you mean the tine or the accent. She sounds a bit hoarse/ husky here.

[@lkb-il8iy]

She pretty much learned how to control her accent so that people would understand her. But she lets it come out when she’s around family and friends

[@phebz-b]

Mind you, she has been a long time smoker

[@amythomas696]

@@Ax.DaEdge both really x

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

Rihanna is everything!!! 👏🏾😍

[@charlotteh2280]

2:28 FLASH WARNING

[@shay-shayhandlestolenbyyt]

Ellen is checking her out, literally, 😆

[@kevnhelmgubbenheimer7760]

Women checking her out isn't a problem for her since she's bisexual.

[@thawabalh]

That Rihanna reign just won't let up TO THIS DAY ABSOLUTE ICON CAN'T WAIT FOR THE HALFTIME SHOOOOWWWW!!!!!!!

[@reignydaez1052]

💯‼️

[@cloud__99]

She’s genuinely so sweet even though she’s a mega star

[@qilaluna]

“It’s okay to make a mistake, but don’t make it twice”…CHRIS BROWN. Lol I felt like this statement was for him too 🫶🏽

[@CAPRICORNNEA]

So, much more confidence now! Awesome!

[@iamme5307]

One of all million abilities of Rihanna is she’swell spoken!

[@marieclairedolar8686]

Riri has great song, she’s got great vocals! A great hardworking businesswoman!

[@nicolebonetti8467]

I miss the image I had of Ellen. I loved watching her, loved her comedy, absolutely LOVED her show, and now watching her, I can't help but think of all the awful stuff, but alas, it was a great show to watch

[@internetguts]

aw her accent here was a lot stronger

[@michaelmunekawa4932]

Most definitely a One of Kind and Leading by example.

[@Unicorn-sg1ls]

“It’s Rihanna everyone per Ellen” 😅😅😅😅

[@tallysworld21]

Fan of her since her beginning in 2005, always called her like she said. The other version is the american accent, but she is from Barbados and they prounce it as like she said so more ee

[@BronzeLotus]

Just a thought: It's not about having an American accent, as one's U.S. accent will also depend on your region, etc. The mispronounciation of her name likely stemmed from when she was introduced to the airwaves - and because that's how JAY Z pronounced her name in "Umbrella". I, for one, make it a point to ask people how to properly pronounce and spell their names since there can be variations.

[@dharamdaisanichar2673]

She looks like Shuri from Wakanda Forever

[@noralavender3798]

Shes so adorable

[@thenursenanaofficial]

Wow this is actually the first time I hear her speaking voice and laugh... I had no idea she is that nice and friendly. Kinda cute. I like her now 😁😊

[@bransta81]

She has a bit of shyness and humbleness a her that I find endearing

[@AyeJye]

And look at her now ! She is so humble ! Now she is a billionaire!

[@amberm4624]

He manifested her and she manifested him. Beautiful ❤️😍 Now she's living a dream, a billionaire, her own everything and beautiful family. What a blessing and love looks beautiful on her.

[@dc1741]

ree-AN-na (not ree-ahn-na) . Got it, lovely queen.

[@maleisac4727]

❤❤❤❤ she killed halftime

[@ItsJustMikee]

Her accent is so cute here

[@PrayThenBreathe1528]

And at 31 she’s found love and has a baby. She hit her mark ❤

[@Ook1731]

She is absolutely amazing. She reminds me of my daughter Armonie Paris❤️

[@handlesssniperwolf]

2010 .... 8 days before I was born.

[@pamalajudd1042]

Her tattoo can’t ‘say’ anything, Ellen, it can’t speak! 😂 Rihanna so elegantly said, ‘it reads…’ this talented lady is so full of intelligence and grace during this interview.

[@DiamondsRexpensive]

Same difference. And if you are friends with books, you wouldn't claim they don't speak. They're more alive than some people.

[@MakeupByKrishna]

And we’ve continued to say her name wrong anyway

[@sunny5ma]

I miss Ellen so much 🥺.

[@Msmikachuu]

Rih is cracking up 🤣

[@melissabuckley3796]

Eh-LAY-nn I hollered🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kamarrivera8940]

u no girl

[@raymagliacano6144]

13 years later and people still can’t pronounce her name… 😅

[@deneiceredd-wafer]

IKR 🤣😅😂🤣🤣😂😅😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😅

[@bbjudyfit]

😅 opps

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

Real talk. I didn't know I was saying it wrong. Dag.

[@WestAirAviation]

To be fair, in a lot of her older appearances when she introduces herself she says Rihanna. Just look at her stuff with The Lonely Island from 2010. She absolutely introduces herself as Rihanna. I always thought it was just marketing.

[@Cryptic_Muse]

Rihanna is my type of lady ❤

[@davidam4080]

I try to remember to say Anna now, but then I just default to Riri lol

[@valeriareed7234]

My Girl is magnificently marvelous..........I greatly admire Rihanna💖💫✨⚡️✨⚡️✨⚡️

[@derrickbraithwaite-mais8469]

Congratulations 🎉 to her.🔊🎉🥳🙌🏿🇧🇧🇨🇦🇯🇲❤️🙏🏿🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥

[@dawittibebu4554]

the best show ever Love you and miss you Ellen the generous

[@Dez19]

RIHANNA QUEEN

[@shaymene8112]

I just love RiRi so much every since back in the days.

[@mandapanties]

it sounds like she used to try to downplay her accent back then, I love that she fully embraces it now

[@stanleygibboney]

She could twin with pink right here.

[@vivmadmaxx66]

🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧 proud of her you do us proud

[@andreawatsonmusic]

Dear reader in case somebody told you in a while you're important your loved your beautiful your kind your intelligent you're a good parent you're a good daughter you're a good son you're a good student you're a good worker don't ever let anyone tell you anything else and know that Jesus loves you so so much much love big hugs. 💜

[@toniasampley695]

Thank you for that. Big hugs right back at ya😊❤

[@rodolfoernestovidesalegria1493]

She does need such much prayer now, Ellen too. Thanks for the support!

[@Alberktolico]

One of the best

[@capturedbyshelly]

She is such a cutie, love her, modelling would be right up her alley if she chooses to do anything else, she is that girl

[@godlove5912]

She was a model in Barbados

[@greenlight6485]

She is hilarious 😂

[@trinisharrock515]

I'm so proud of both of u gals, god has blessed u girls n ur own special ways! Take advantage of it, n just spread peace n love! 😇🙏🏾👍🏾💗😘....

[@Roninnafenxy]

Rihanna is amazing 🌈😍

[@HeiressEurheinessHighley]

Love these 2!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ellenandria6532]

Rihanna should visit Kenya I will love to see her

[@lifestraight]

5:20 for the name

[@Katie_wantstosing]

she said she's gonna be in lobe by 31)) that was so truuuue)) hi from 2023))

[@shootitstraight6769]

Halftime Super Bowl 2023 , some how brought me here ! Go RI RI

[@Femaletylerperry]

Riri is a fashion statement in herself 💙

[@TemperanceLibraRising]

My name is Rihanna too. The pronunciation is actually a thing, I was born in 78 and I have a hard time getting social media account in my own name without having to submit verifying documents because of "impersonating a celebrity" and I am not doing that,

[@pineconechics5612]

I pronounce "Rihanna" the way Stevie taught me how . . . . .Nicks that is! 💖

[@ServantLeila]

I love Mama Ri❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kaywee4200]

Ive literally loved her since i was basically a child teenager

[@thebirbgaming]

I think Rihanna has a point, though. She does have a non-standard accent. It's like with the names Jaret and Carol in a New York accent vs a standard American accent, too, the vowels are just slightly different because of the accent not really beccause it's a super different pronunciation

[@aleeshaaleeshaaleesha]

"non-standard accent" is such an American thing to say

[@DanielLefter98]

Eleven was lowkey flirting 😂😂😂❤

[@winequartztv7753]

10 ads in a 6 minute video 💀

[@toyadiinae9800]

5:20 name correction

[@lifestraight]

Thank you

[@JacobSolbux]

well apparently that didnt take because people still say Ree-ah-nah.

[@nattywho]

Omg…she so young…lol

[@vanessashaw6721]

Skip to 05:20 for answer lol

[@GottaHvSims]

Love you Robyn.

[@jayjayshorts3102]

She is gorgeous foreva

[@MnMnBahr.]

ريحانة 4ever

[@CVenture]

Its Rihanna everyone..Not Rihaaanna ...!!!

[@unbreakable_360]

She clearly says it's her accent that makes her say re-ana

[@jodecip]

Yeah that's how I also call her here from Kenya. We both colonised by the queen.

[@RandomBloke007]

In the UK we also say it like she does. So arguably, it's actually the American accent that makes people say it incorrectly.

[@seethroughyou5885]

It’s trippy to see Rihanna having to explain the pronunciation of her name

[@24KinfO]

It's a nice name.

[@TRACEWORLD2]

Her name is Rihanna but people still call her Rihonna To this day and I remember this interview when it happened lol Oh well

[@lifestraight]

Those spellings don't tell us how it's pronounced lol

[@deej5608]

@@lifestraight RIHANNA: RE(ANNA)

[@lifestraight]

@@deej5608 Ree-Ann-uh

[@NYD666]

​@@deej5608 you know other languages besides English exists, right. American English has a heavy influence from Mexican Spanish

[@loveconquersall_777]

5:21

[@mandm2349]

Goat

[@xssiduity]

THANK YOU

[@loveconquersall_777]

@@xssiduity you’re welcome lol

[@sethcallaghan]

Thank you!

[@shamevonn1164]

The name Rhianna is derived from Rhiannon, a Welsh name and she is spot on with her pronunciation

[@deborahrose7047]

So lovely

[@SexyGineaPig69]

5:20. For the title of the video.

[@GoldenToYou]

Honestly, Rihanna doesn't even care anymore. She knows what's her name like that song she sang, "what's my name." For years people have miss pronounce her name and it gets tiring to keep constantly repeat yourself.