The Rihanna House story is really about privacy, and how hard it’s been to keep. In March 2026, gunshots were fired at the gate of her Beverly Hills compound while she was believed to be inside with A$AP Rocky and their three children. It was a reminder that behind every property in her portfolio is a woman who has spent nearly two decades navigating fame, security, and the search for a place that feels safe.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Robyn Rihanna Fenty |
| Date of Birth | February 20, 1988 — Saint Michael, Barbados |
| Profession | Singer, Entrepreneur — Founder of Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty |
| Net Worth (est. 2026) | Approximately $1.4 billion, according to Forbes |
| Primary Residence | Beverly Hills, California (compound) |
| Total Confirmed Properties | 4 active, 2 sold — combined active portfolio approximately $52.2M invested / $55M+ estimated value |
| Partner | A$AP Rocky — 3 children together |
1. Rihanna House in Beverly Hills — Her Current Compound
Location: Beverly Hills Post Office area, Beverly Hills, California
Purchase Price: $13.8 million — March 2021, plus a $10 million neighboring property purchased 3 months later
Size: 7,628 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, on a 21,958 sq ft lot
Status: Active — primary residence with A$AP Rocky and their 3 children
A Compound Built in Two Purchases
In March 2021, Rihanna paid $13.8 million for a modern farmhouse-style mansion in the hills above Beverly Hills, on the same quiet, gated cul-de-sac as celebrities including Sir Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, and Madonna. Haute Residence reported the 7,628-square-foot home was originally built in 1938 on a half-acre lot and has since been renovated to blend contemporary and traditional design. Inside: a gourmet open-plan chef’s kitchen, a floor-to-ceiling black marble fireplace, a cocktail bar, formal living and family rooms, and French oak flooring throughout. The primary suite includes a grand walk-in closet and a spa-style bathroom opening onto a private terrace with Coldwater Canyon views. Three months later, according to The Hollywood Reporter, she added the 1930s Tudor-style property immediately next door for $10 million — a home that had never been listed on the open market, adding roughly half an acre and four more bedrooms to the compound.
Signature Spaces
- 7,628 sq ft main residence with 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms
- Chef’s kitchen with two marble islands and retro gold chandeliers
- Home gym, media room, and a separate guesthouse
- Central courtyard with a pool, spa, fire pit, and cabana
- Gated, hedged property with card and code security access
VERIFICATION NOTE: a specialist real estate portfolio-tracking source (ark7.com) reports the neighboring Tudor-style property was resold in 2023 for approximately $10.3 million — which would mean it’s no longer part of a combined compound. This has not been independently confirmed elsewhere, so it’s flagged here rather than silently removed or presented as fact either way. Worth checking county property records before publishing.
2. Barbados Villa — The One Property She’s Never Sold
Location: Near One Sandy Lane, Barbados
Purchase Price: $22 million — 2013
Size: Approximately 10,000 square feet, 5 en-suite bedrooms
Status: Active — never sold, rented, or connected to any security incident
Her Connection Back Home
In 2013, at age 25 — several years after leaving Barbados to sign with Def Jam Records — Rihanna paid $22 million for a beachfront villa within a private community of eight adjacent homes near One Sandy Lane, according to Hello Magazine. The roughly 10,000-square-foot villa includes 5 en-suite bedrooms, each with its own private terrace and dressing room, plus a private pool, jacuzzi, and 24-hour concierge service. Of every property she has owned, rented, or flipped over the years, it’s the only one she has never sold, never rented out, and never had connected to a security incident — a direct, unbroken link back to the island where she grew up.
Signature Spaces
- Approximately 10,000 square feet across the main villa
- Part of a private enclave of 8 adjacent beachfront homes
- Terrace opens directly onto the Caribbean Sea
- One of the few properties in her portfolio never listed for rent
3. Century City Penthouse — An Active Second Base
Location: The Century Towers, Century City, Los Angeles
Value: Approximately $5.5 million
Status: Active
A High-Security City Base
In addition to her Beverly Hills and Barbados properties, Rihanna owns a penthouse valued at roughly $5.5 million in Century City’s Century Towers, according to Capital XTRA. The high-rise complex is known for offering some of the tightest residential security in Los Angeles, with round-the-clock staff, controlled building access, and a discretion that has made it a longtime draw for public figures who need to move through the city without being tracked to a street address. Other high-profile residents over the years have included Friends actor Matthew Perry and Paula Abdul.
Signature Spaces
- High-security residential tower in Century City
- 24-hour valet and building security
- Shared amenities including a large resident pool
4. First Beverly Hills Mansion — Sold at a Loss (Former)
Location: 9152 Janice Place, Beverly Hills, California
Purchase Price: $6.9 million — 2009
Sale Price: $5.03 million — 2011
Size: Approximately 8,520–8,500 square feet, 7–8 bedrooms
Status: Sold — no longer owned by Rihanna; has changed hands several times since, most recently for $15 million in 2023
Her First Real Estate Investment, and a Lawsuit
At just 21, Rihanna bought this contemporary Beverly Hills mansion at 9152 Janice Place in 2009 for $6.9 million — her very first real estate purchase, released the same year as her album Rated R. She later discovered water damage that ruined a custom-fitted sound system and caused mold on her clothing, and sued the seller for $8.5 million after depositions showed the listing broker knew about the problems but never disclosed them, as NBC News reported. She sold the home at a loss for $5.03 million in 2011 and moved into a rented Manhattan apartment. The house has changed hands multiple times since — John Legend and Chrissy Teigen later bought and renovated it with Thai-inspired interiors before selling it on, and it most recently traded again in 2023 for $15 million.
Signature Spaces (At Time of Ownership)
- 7–8 bedrooms across roughly 8,500 square feet
- Dark-bottomed heated saltwater pool with canyon views
- Gym, movie theater, and a vine-wrapped pergola with a built-in BBQ
5. Hollywood Hills Villa — Bought and Resold (Former)
Location: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California
Purchase Price: $6.8 million — 2017
Sale Price: Approximately $6.55 million
Size: 7,130 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms
Status: Sold — no longer owned by Rihanna
The Year She Launched Fenty Beauty
In 2017 — the same year she launched Fenty Beauty and changed the makeup industry’s approach to shade inclusivity — Rihanna bought this Mediterranean-style villa in the Hollywood Hills for $6.8 million. The property included a guest house she converted into a private gym, an infinity pool, and multiple outdoor lounge areas built for entertaining. According to portfolio-tracking analysis by Ark7, she later sold it for approximately $6.55 million — a modest gross loss before accounting for commissions, transfer taxes, and any renovation spending in between.
Signature Spaces (At Time of Ownership)
- 7,130 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms
- Guest house converted into a private gym
- Infinity pool and multiple outdoor lounge areas
6. Matthew Perry’s Former Penthouse — Sold in 2024 (Former)
Location: The Century tower, Century City, Los Angeles — 40th floor
Purchase Price: $21 million — March 2023
Sale Price: Approximately $20.8 million — 2024
Size: 9,300 square feet, occupying the entire 40th floor
Status: Sold — no longer owned by Rihanna
A Penthouse With Hollywood History
In March 2023, Rihanna paid $21 million for this 9,300-square-foot penthouse, occupying the entire 40th floor of The Century tower. Yahoo Finance reported, citing Robb Report, that she bought it from Nick Molnar, co-founder of the tech company Afterpay, who had originally wanted $28 million for the unit. Molnar himself had purchased it from the late Friends actor Matthew Perry, who paid $20 million for it in 2017 and carried out extensive renovations before selling. Rihanna held the penthouse for roughly a year before selling it in 2024 for just under $20.8 million.
Signature Spaces (At Time of Ownership)
- 9,300 square feet occupying the full 40th floor
- Panoramic views across Los Angeles
- Previously owned by Matthew Perry, who extensively renovated it
NOTE — Wilshire Corridor Condo: some earlier coverage also lists a smaller condo along the Wilshire Corridor valued around $925,000. Given its minor value relative to the rest of the portfolio and limited independent sourcing, it’s noted here rather than given a full section.
Rihanna Properties — Complete Overview
| Property | Location | Price / Value | Status |
| Beverly Hills Compound | Beverly Hills, CA | $13.8M + $10M | Active — Primary Residence |
| Barbados Villa | Barbados | $22M (2013) | Active |
| Century City Penthouse | Century City, LA | ~$5.5M | Active |
| First BH Mansion | Beverly Hills, CA | $6.9M → sold $5.03M | Sold (2011) |
| Hollywood Hills Villa | Hollywood Hills, LA | $6.8M → sold ~$6.55M | Sold |
| Matthew Perry’s Penthouse | Century City, LA | $21M → sold ~$20.8M | Sold (2024) |
What Rihanna’s Real Estate Choices Reveal
One Constant, Amid Constant Change
Across a portfolio that has seen frequent buying, selling, and relocating, the Barbados villa stands apart as the one property Rihanna has never sold or rented — a direct, unbroken link back to where she grew up.
Privacy as the Deciding Factor
From the water-damage lawsuit on her first home to the 2026 shooting at her Beverly Hills gate, security concerns have shaped much of her real estate history — pushing her toward gated compounds and high-security towers rather than more exposed properties.
Conclusion
Rihanna’s real estate history spans a $6.9 million first purchase that ended in a lawsuit, a Century City penthouse once owned by Matthew Perry, and a Barbados villa she has never let go of. Confirmed figures come from Haute Residence, Hello Magazine, Capital XTRA, NBC News, Ark7, and Yahoo Finance. GlamHomeGuide will update this page as new details are confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Rihanna live now?
Rihanna’s primary residence is her Beverly Hills compound, purchased for $13.8 million in March 2021, where she lives with A$AP Rocky and their three children.
Does Rihanna still own a home in Barbados?
Yes. Her $22 million Barbados villa, purchased in 2013, is the only property in her portfolio she has never sold or rented out.
Does Rihanna still own Matthew Perry’s former penthouse?
No. She purchased it for $21 million in March 2023 and sold it in 2024 for approximately $20.8 million.
What happened at Rihanna’s house in March 2026?
On March 8, 2026, five to seven gunshots were fired at the gate of Rihanna’s Beverly Hills compound. The LAPD confirmed the incident and took a woman in her 30s into custody. Rihanna was believed to be inside with A$AP Rocky and their three children at the time; no injuries were reported.
What is Rihanna’s net worth in 2026?
According to Forbes, Rihanna has an estimated net worth of approximately $1.4 billion, built largely through Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty rather than her music career.
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This article was researched and written by the GlamHomeGuide editorial team using publicly available information from verified sources, including Haute Residence, Hello Magazine, Capital XTRA, NBC News, Ark7, and Yahoo Finance. All property values are approximate and based on publicly reported figures, which vary by source. GlamHomeGuide is not affiliated with Rihanna or her representatives.