These are the six richest self-made black women in America

Rihanna – 37^th Position

The Barbados native, Robyn Rihanna Fenty sailed through adversities and an abusive father to become the world’s richest  female musician with a $600 million fortune, according to Forbes at 31.

Rihanna is the seventh-best-selling music artiste worldwide who has since evolved into a style icon and makeup entrepreneur. Pop star Rihanna has made a fortune from Fenty Beauty, the makeup brand she co-owns with luxury goods group LVMH.

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Fenty, which was founded in September 2017, generated an estimated $570 million in revenue last year. She also owns Savage X Fenty lingerie line with Los Angeles-based online fashion firm TechStyle Fashion Group.