Rihanna Sues Dad for Using Her Name in Business Deals

Barbadian pop star Rihanna is taking her father to court, claiming he and his business partner is using her name to make money against her wishes.

RihannaThe “Umbrella” singer believes Ronald Fenty, who she credits with greatly influencing her career, and his partner Moses Perkins claimed their company is affiliated with her.

“Although Mr. Fenty is Rihanna’s father, he does not have, and never has had, authority to act on Rihanna’s behalf, nor has he ever been authorized to use her name, intellectual property or publicity rights,” court documents filed in the lawsuit by Rihanna’s legal team state.“Similarly, neither Mr. Perkins nor the Company has any affiliation whatsoever with Rihanna.”

Fenty and Perkins reportedly launched the company Fenty Entertainment in 2017.

DEMAND

The lawsuit is demanding that Fenty and Perkins “cease and desist all activity and efforts to exploit Rihanna’s name and the goodwill associated with the Fenty brand.”

Fenty and Perkins reportedly tried to use the Fenty name to register hotels. The singer also claimed the pair, without her authority, tried to book deals for performances featuring her.

Rihanna wants them to stop using her name. Her lawsuit also seeks damages and attorney fees.

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey a few years ago, Rihanna called Fenty a “great” father who “taught me everything.”