Rihanna tragically lost her father, Ronald Fenty, aged 70, on Saturday, and amidst this sorrow, distressing footage of Jay-Z's awkward behavior towards her has resurfaced on the internet, sparking widespread discussion. A rare video clip from years past is currently circulating virally, capturing a moment during Rihanna's acceptance speech for her maiden Grammy Award in Los Angeles in 2008 when the renowned rapper made her visibly uncomfortable.
As the Barbadian chanteuse passionately acknowledged her father while collecting the honor, it evidently irked the now 55-year-old Jay-Z. He was upset that the now 37-year-old Rihanna hadn't credited him for her burgeoning stardom, considering she had won the esteemed accolade for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for her hit song "Umbrella," which featured the talents of A$AP Rocky's collaborator and the hitmaker behind "Show Me What You Got." With a heartfelt declaration, the Fenty Beauty founder exclaimed, "Dad? I know I promised you I'd give you my first Grammy, but we might have to fight for this one!"
Jay-Z abruptly interrupted her, saying, "She said she wanted to thank everybody for her first Grammy." Quickly, the Diamonds crooner thanked him for his contribution to the record. Yet, his controlling demeanor didn't cease there; Jay-Z spoke again, pronouncing, "She'd like to thank Jigga Man for being the greatest in the world," referring to himself in the third person.
This dominant interaction left netizens distinctly unsettled, echoing similar sentiments they had harbored upon first witnessing the video. One social media user penned, "What level of control do they exert over these singers?" Another commented on the Empire State Of Mind artist, stating, "He gives me the creeps."
