Here’s a thread on Rihanna’s start of career with some old and rare footage. #15YearsOfRihanna

Pon De Replay started it all. These are the behind the scenes from the music video.

Rihanna talking about her debut single’s success. She was so proud of it.

Rihanna from the past speaking to Rihanna from the future.

JAY-Z introducing Rihanna.

Rihanna talking about signing the contract with JAY-Z.

Rihanna and her musical influences in 2005.

Rihanna had a backup plan if music didn’t work out, which was psychology.

To end this thread, here are some cute outtakes from a private Def Jam event in Miami in 2005. Rihanna was so goofy.