One of the world’s most successful entertainers and businesswomen, Rihanna is making headlines for more than just her music and fashion, this time for a personal financial decision that could affect her billion–dollar fortune. The 37-year-old singer, who is engaged to her boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky, reportedly not only wants to marry him but also doesn’t want him to sign a prenuptial agreement, according to several reports.
Pre-marriage agreement, as a prenuptial agreement or a prenup for short, is a legal contract between people who are about to get married, that provides legal protection to a person’s assets in case of divorce. According to reports, Rihanna, who is now worth an estimated $1.4bn and has no current main squeeze, also feels she doesn’t need one. Her decision worries many fans and advisors that it could be risky.
Why Rihanna Might Say No to a Prenup
RiRi’s decision is from the heart, sources close to Rihanna say. A$AP Rakky is deeply in love with A$AP Rocky, she wants to come into their marriage with full trust and positive energy. Rihanna believes she and Drake getting a prenup would feel like ‘betting against’ their own relationship, a friend told RadarOnline.
And the same insider said that Rihanna believes Rocky is more than her partner and someone she fully trusts. She doesn’t want him to be a visitor in her business empire or in her life. But instead, she wants to construct a common future where the boundaries of legality may not apply to them.
Rihanna is reported to have told sources, she has more money than she will ever need, Reality Tea said. If things did go wrong and she had to give Rocky half, it “wouldn’t make a dent” financially. That will really tell you how confident she is both in her relationship and her financial status.
Advisors Sound the Alarm
Not everyone in Rihanna’s circle is happy about her decision to follow her heart. Apparently, friends and financial advisors are worried that not having a prenup should put her empire at risk. In any case that a divorce could take place, they think that a contract would be a smart move to make sure that her money is protected.
Rihanna, however, is refusing to sit down. Because she doesn’t want to come from a place of negativity or doubt when this is a very strong, very healthy relationship. People close to the couple say she and Rocky have been friends for years, and their bond goes deeper than money.
A Strong Foundation Built on Friendship
Rihanna met A$AP Rocky back in 2012 and only confirmed their relationship last year. Afterwards, they’ve gone on to become one of music’s most admired couples. RZA Athelston and Riot Rose Mayers are the reported names of the children the pair have already had together, and they are reportedly expecting a third.
‘It was very controlled; they were not the kind of people who meet quickly,’ friends say. ‘One insider said: ‘They were best friends before they were lovers.'” He and I have been that deep of friends, and it’s that friendship that helped them build a solid, unshakable life together.
According to reports, Rihanna loves them more than anything, be it as a child or her parents. Marriage isn’t about contracts or about rules, for her.” “I don’t know,” said a close friend. “It’s about soul ties.”
The Wealth Gap and Public Concerns
Though they are very much together, there’s a massive financial gap between Rihanna and Rocky, which many people can’t help but notice. Rihanna’s bank balance is in excess of $1.4 billion, largely thanks to her Fenty Beauty brand and the fashion outlet (although she also hails from a wealthy family). A$AP Rocky is an A$AP Mob member and raps approximately one million dollars less, with an estimated net worth of $20 million in comparison.
This gap worries some fans and legal experts that it could be a problem should the couple ever separate. Without a prenup, Rihanna could actually be legally required to give Rocky a large portion of her money.
No Prenup, No Fear
While the couple has not officially confirmed a wedding date, signs of an upcoming marriage are everywhere. Rihanna has been seen wearing bridal-style outfits, and fans are convinced the two are planning a secret wedding.
