Singer Rihanna has spoken candidly about the dark side of fame, admitting that it can be “very lonely.”
In her Harper’s Bazaar March 2025 cover story, published on Saturday, the Diamonds singer revealed how isolating fame can be.
The 37-year-old artist, who has been in the limelight for over two decades, explained that she and her family prefer to live among regular crowds rather than allow fame to dictate their lives.
She said:
“We like to eat with people. We like to shop with people. We like to walk the streets with people. I don’t like a private room. I don’t have them shut down stores. I don’t like the Rapunzel life.”
Further expressing her emotions, Rihanna shared:
“It’s very isolating. It’s very lonely. And what am I protecting myself from?”
Rihanna, who has been dating rapper A$AP Rocky since 2019, also emphasized that going out to local spots and having fun in bars is something they both enjoy.
“That’s a big thing for us and actually a really big thing for him,” she added.
Her heartfelt confession about the struggles of fame comes after a tumultuous month, during which she publicly showed her support for A$AP Rocky during his ongoing assault trial.
