From Saint Michael to Calabasas: How Rihanna Remained a Barbadian Citizen
Q1: Is Rihanna a citizen of the United States?
No. Robyn Rihanna Fenty is exclusively a citizen of Barbados. She lives in the United States as a lawful permanent resident holding an official Green Card.
Q2: Can Rihanna vote in US presidential or local elections?
No. United States federal and state laws prohibit non-citizens from voting in federal, state, and most municipal elections. Rihanna regularly reminds fans of this limitation when encouraging eligible American voters to participate.
Q3: Are Rihanna's children American citizens?
Yes. Her children with partner A$AP Rocky were born on US soil. Under the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution, anyone born within the United States automatically receives American citizenship via birthright, regardless of parental nationality.
