ICONIC: Rihanna Honored at 2013 American Music Awards

How rad is it that 25 year old Rihanna was presented the first ever Icon Award at this past Sunday's 2013 American Music Awards? I've become so use to Rih's off the clock shenanigans that I think my judgement has been clouded on just how successful at 25 this Barbadian beauty is.

And speaking of beauty, because I opted out of watching this year's AMAs I didn't get to see a flawless Rihanna on the red carpet rocking a doobie accessorized by bobby pins and a barely there two piece black number.

How many people do you know that could have pulled the look off...effortlessly like Rih did? The effortless factor is all in the fact that she wore her hair in a wrap WITH the bobby pins showing!!


Anywho, Rihanna has numerous number singles, platinum albums, sold out world tours and even shattered social media records...why not give her this honor? Is there anything other than age stopping her from being worthy os this honor? We've been conditioned to believe that the older you are is when you receive such an honor but is age the determining factor or success?

No need to decide this because the girl has accepted the award and now it's news.

Soooooo...Rihanna was presented her honor of the evening by her mother, Monica Braithwaite, as well as words from comedian Bill Maher and Roc Nation boss man Jay Z via video. Bill labeled Rihanna the "voice of our generation" while Jay Z said basically what anyone would say who also capitalizes off Rihanna's success as she does.



Kudos to Rih for her prestige honor and successes received and to be received. It's something about living your dreams out young that I've always admired so much...the sky is the limit!!

"I can't believe that at 25 years old I'm holding an Icon award." - RF

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