Born in St. Michael, Barbados under the given name Robyn Rihanna Fenty, the young Rihanna was a participant and winner in many island beauty pageants before being discovered by music Evan Rodgers who signed her to the Def Jam label when she was 16-years old. Rihanna has gone through numerous fashion and hairstyle changes over the years, known best for being unpredictable in the style she presents onstage. Personal relationship drama involving ex-boyfriend and fellow musician Chris Brown arose in early 2009, when he beat her in his car after a argument following attending an awards show. The singer has bounced back to release several more successful albums and is continuing her domination with acting roles in movies such as the live-action recreation of the board game BATTLESHIP.