Rihanna is one of The 100 Most Influential People in the World

They are the people who inspire us, entertain us, challenge us and change our world. Meet the breakouts, pioneers, moguls, leaders and icons who make up this year’s TIME 100.

I can’t remember when Rihanna and I first met, but I think it was near a dance floor and one of her tracks was playing. The thing I remember was her being a normal person, not what you’d expect of a young woman about to take over the world. She’s one of the coolest, hottest, most talented, most liked, most listened to, most followed, most impressive artists at work today, but she does it in her own stride. She works hard, very hard. She gives to her fans, friends and foundation not just herself but her energy and spirit.

Rihanna, 24, goes out of her way to support the people she believes in. She is one of the few people I know in that world of fame and celebrity who aren’t all about themselves. She’ll give a real part of herself to an ordinary person she may meet, and that’s rare.

This is the beginning for Rihanna — she has so much more to do and to give. She is just getting going, so watch out. She’s the Barbados ambassador for youth and culture, and she’s coming to a town near you.

Stella McCartney

Congratulations, Rihanna!!!

View the full list for “The 100 Most Influential People in the World”.

To celebrate the release of the list, five-time Grammy Award winner Rihanna and R&B star Raphael Saadiq will perform at this year’s eighth annual TIME 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 24. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be delivering the gala’s keynote address. Approximately 350 people attend the gala, including world leaders, politicians, business leaders, entertainers and philanthropists. Notable guests will include Chelsea Handler, Jeremy Lin, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Claire Danes, Matt Lauer, Tilda Swinton, Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K. and Cardinal Dolan.

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Rob

Yes riri did it! She is a true leader !!!
sal

You are so incredible & fantastic.i didnt know that you are that amazing women.
ikkinnik

Epic yay.
yay

sooo proud of her!!!!
Bodacious

Thanks RiRi for being who you was born to be and staying true and humble to yourself,
friends, family and fans. I have always admired your down to earth attitude toward your work
and your fans. Your or so down to earth, humble and caring and you show real love for people all around the world. Thanks for staying grounded through all that you have gone through to get to where you or now. You
or authentic, talented, beautiful and fears god and i am happy to be a fan and in your navy<3<3<3
Jimmy

I'm so proud of. Love yoooooooooooou!!!
http://migre.me/8JccB luana

#RihannaMakesHerNavyProud Provided for PRINCESS OF CHINA http://migre.me/8JccB
East London Girl

when is where have you been and PRINCESS OF CHINA videos out someone tell me?
JOHNYRIRI

rihanna makes her navy proud was trending because of this…we love you rihanna you are the best..fuck haters
lilly

Congrats rihanna on this remarkable achievement! you did it all alone and look at where you are! this is so special
haters are always going to hate
keep doing you, because you have already made impact across the world with your music, fashion and videos.
TK-75523

Rihanna is a true inspiration and I'm proud and happy to be her fan and support her <3
I LOVE RIHANNA <333333333333333333333333
lilly

rihanna also made the cover of TIME Magazine
go get your copy tomorrow! https://twitter.com/#!/TIME/status/19261415142262…
http://twitter.com/TakeCareOfMeRIH @TakeCareOfMeRIH

This is amazing!!And yes she is I agree!! <3 <3
RiRi4Tx

What a huge accomplishment!!! Im so proud of her.
tbh

She thanking her fans. Beyonce been on the list what all most every year. Gaga at oleast twice and it took Rihanna 8 yrs to make the list. Well good for her I guess all the begging from her and her fans paid off. She on the list but I bet you she will never get the #1 spot like Bey Gaga Britney or even JB.
http://twitter.com/MissTinaMarley @MissTinaMarley

Stella McCartney, you've just sum up why we love Rihanna!!! :)
Tyson

Congrats Rihanna I'm happy for you, stand strong girl hatred is coming at you form everywhere today but you wont fail because we got your back.<3:)
sofi

congratulation<3
redeight8

Congratulation RiRi on making the list. Also great thanks to the NAVY who cast your votes for. One other thing if you look at the TIME 100 cover. Rihanna is in the prime spot under the TIME logo almost dead center. Fantastic day for Ri and the NAVY<3<3
alison

Congrats Robyn you work really hard and you deserve this honor.
WEWIN!!

AWW the NAVY makes me want to CRY tears of JOY especially from these comments !!!!! WE really honestly care for rihanna and she came out on top. I was one of the first people to see that Times 100 VOTE THINGy and demanded ppl to vote for rih. She was loosing terribly by having 80% no and 17 or 19% yes as far if she should be on this list, because of a certain two fanbases voting no and RIHANNA still won and their favs is nowhere to be found on that list. no shade. Rihanna is a natural born winner that is all SUPER NAVY
- alison
  
  What 2 fanbases ganged up to take down Riri?
http://twitter.com/BabyTakeMeI @BabyTakeMeI

Angel!!!!! #TurkishNavy :)