Rihanna Launched Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin In The Caribbean But Left Out Jamaica

Rihanna launches her Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin line of products in several Caribbean territories.

In a release on Tuesday Rihanna stated that she will be launching the LVMH owned products “across the Caribbean in my home country Barbados.”

Fenty Beauty is coming to the Caribbean 🌴

Starting Oct 24th, Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin and Fenty Fragrance will be available across 9 islands:
🇦🇬 Antigua
🇦🇼 Aruba
🇧🇸 Bahamas
🇧🇧 Barbados (Rihanna’s home country)
🇧🇲 Bermuda
🇰🇾 Cayman
🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago
🇬🇩 Grenada
🇸🇽 St. Maarten pic.twitter.com/chWVhiqR38

— Fenty Headlines (@FentyHeadlines) October 1, 2024

However, fans were surprised to find out that although the top Roc Nation singer has been heavily influenced by Jamaican music and culture, the Barbadian billionaire notably excluded Jamaica.

Fenty Beauty products will be available in the Caribbean at Lipstick Antigua, Maggy’s Aruba, and John Bull in the Bahamas. In Rihanna’s home country, Barbados, the products are available at Bridgetown Duty Free.

Bermuda shoppers can find them at 59 Front, while Kirk Freeport offers Fenty Beauty in the Cayman Islands. In Trinidad & Tobago and Grenada, fans can shop at Rogue Duty Free and Vendôme, and in St. Maarten, Vanity First carries the brand.

The new locations join the already 1660 points of sale in 17 countries around the world. No reason has been given for the exclusion of Jamaica at press time but Rihanna’s manager and shareholder in Fenty Beauty Jay Brown is of Jamaican descent according to one source close to the matter.

According to the LVMH website, “Fenty Beauty by Rihanna was created for everyone: for women of all shades, personalities, attitudes, cultures, and races. I wanted everyone to feel included. That’s the real reason I made this line.”

Among the list of Rihanna songs that feature reggae, dancehall, or reggae-influenced elements, starting from her debut to her later work:

1. “Pon de Replay” (2005)

• Album: Music of the Sun
• Genre: Dancehall/Reggae
• Her breakout debut single, which blends Caribbean dancehall with pop with a sample of the Diwali riddim.

2. “Rush” (feat. Kardinal Offishall) (2005)

• Album: Music of the Sun
• Genre: Dancehall/Reggae
• A lesser-known reggae-inspired track featuring Kardinal Offishall.

3. “If It’s Lovin’ that You Want” (2005)

• Album: Music of the Sun
• Genre: Dancehall/Reggae-Pop
• A track with dancehall rhythms mixed with pop.

4. “You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)” feat. Vybz Kartel (2005)

• Album: Music of the Sun
• Genre: Reggae
• A cover of Dawn Penn’s reggae classic featuring Vybz Kartel.

5. “Break It Off” (feat. Sean Paul) (2006)

• Album: A Girl Like Me
• Genre: Dancehall
• A fast-paced dancehall track featuring Sean Paul.

6. “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (feat. J-Status) (2006)

• Album: A Girl Like Me
• Genre: Reggae Fusion
• A reggae-inspired track with Jamaican artist J-Status.

7. “Kisses Don’t Lie” (2006)

• Album: A Girl Like Me
• Genre: Reggae Rock
• A rock-infused reggae song with strong Caribbean rhythms.

8. “Rude Boy” (2009)

• Album: Rated R
• Genre: Dancehall/Reggae
• One of her biggest hits, heavily influenced by reggae and dancehall.

9. “Man Down” (2010)

• Album: Loud
• Genre: Reggae
• A reggae-centric track with themes of guilt and remorse, set against a classic reggae rhythm.

10. “Watch n’ Learn” (2011)

• Album: Talk That Talk
• Genre: Dancehall
• A blend of pop and Caribbean dancehall influences.

11. “Work” (feat. Drake) (2016)

• Album: ANTI
• Genre: Dancehall/Reggae
• One of Rihanna’s most famous songs, certified Diamond in the US for selling 10 million units. blending dancehall and R&B, and featuring Drake.

12. “Redemption Song” (Cover)

• Rihanna has performed Bob Marley’s iconic “Redemption Song” on multiple occasions, paying tribute to her Caribbean roots.