People Are Confused by Rihanna's Outfit at Her Father's Funeral – Photos

Rihanna's appearance at her father's funeral in Barbados has sparked debate online, with many fans focusing on her outfit choice rather than the emotional occasion.

Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, was laid to rest in Barbados on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, following his death in May. Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, were among those who gathered to pay their respects.

The couple arrived at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, where the funeral celebration was held, with their two sons. Rihanna was photographed carrying their younger son, Riot, while Rocky followed closely behind with their elder son, RZA.

Ronald died at the age of 71 on May 30, 2025. His death was attributed to acute respiratory failure, pancreatic cancer, and aspiration pneumonia — a bacterial lung infection. His death certificate also listed acute renal failure and acute tubular necrosis, both involving extensive kidney damage.

For the occasion, Rihanna wore a long, cream-colored ruched dress with draped sleeves. Rocky coordinated in a white button-down shirt, beige trousers, and a gray suit. Both wore sunglasses. Their children were dressed in matching black and gray suits.

Despite the solemn setting, some fans took to social media to express confusion over Rihanna's attire, questioning whether the dress was appropriate for a funeral. "She wants to be the center of attention, even in his father's funeral. These celebrities never get enough," one netizen slammed.

"Isn't black the proper color to be in funeral ? Am I missing something ? [sic]" another echoed. "Why is she wearing white?" a third person questioned.

"So she was attending fashion shows in the meantime, [sic]" posted one of her critics. "This woman is always dragging her dresses on the floor. Girl pay for a hem. [sic]" someone commented.

Others sympathized with the singer, noting the difficulty of navigating grief while under the scrutiny of the public eye. "I could never be a celebrity because what do you mean there's paparazzi at my parents funeral," one fan wrote.

Fans also expressed their sympathies to the Fenty family. One shared, "Condolences To The Family 🙏🏽 [sic]" while another added, "My sincerest condolences 🙏 So sorry for your loss🕊🤍." A third commented, "She looks absolutely gorgeous. What a beautiful family. Kids are adorable 😍 My Sincere Condolences 🙏 to the family. [sic]"

While Rihanna chose to attend the funeral and publicly mourn her father, their relationship had long been strained. The singer previously opened up about her feelings of betrayal after her father reportedly sold false stories about her to the press.

"It really makes me question what I have become to my father. Like, what do I even mean to him?" she questioned. "It's really strange. That's the only word I can think of to describe it, because you grow up with your father, you know him, you are a part of him, for goodness' sakes! And then he does something so bizarre that I can't begin to wrap my mind around it."

Their relationship deteriorated further in 2019 when Rihanna filed a lawsuit against her father for allegedly exploiting her name and brand.

She claimed that Ronald and another man, Moses Perkins, had launched a talent company named Fenty Entertainment and had been booking deals while pretending to represent her.

The court documents read, "Although Mr. Fenty is Rihanna's father, he does not have, and never has had, authority to act on Rihanna's behalf."

Among the disputed deals were a $15 million tour in Latin America and two U.S. concerts, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, worth $400,000. Rihanna denied any involvement in those negotiations.

She also alleged that Ronald falsely claimed the deals were approved by Roc Nation, her actual label, though the company was reportedly unaware of any such arrangements.

Despite sending multiple cease-and-desist letters, Rihanna said her father and his business partner continued their activities, ultimately prompting her to file the lawsuit seeking an injunction and unspecified damages.

After everything they went through, it appears Rihanna chose to put the past behind her and honor her father with a final goodbye. Her presence at the funeral, alongside her children and partner, suggests a moment of closure in an otherwise strained and painful relationship.