Rihanna's visual autobiography: New photo book includes singer's school report card

The report reads, 'Robyn is very relaxed in acting out her ideas' and her 'movement is well co-ordinated' 
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Megan C. Hills18 October 2019

A new ‘visual autobiography’ of popstar Rihanna, presenting 1000 rare and intimate images of the star, includes a scan of the Barbadian’s school report cards.

Tucked away in a gatefold are moments from the singer’s childhood, which includes mementos such as a Barbie cassette tape and family portraits.

Also included are two report cards, which reveal that the singer had a glowing record at school.

Dennis Leupold

One report card includes teachers’ comments on everything from her self-confidence to dramatic ability. The teacher writes that Rihanna is “sure of herself and displays a positive attitude”, “is friendly and takes a leading role in group activities”, “is very alert and observant of her environment” and “is very relaxed in acting out her ideas”.

Dennis Leupold

Foretelling her career as a Grammy winning artist, her music and movement skills are praised as “well-coordinated” with the additional comment, “Enjoys rhythms and singing.”

Dennis Leupold

Another card shows the singer scored high grades in a number of subjects. Calling Rihanna by her given name Robyn Fenty, teachers give her 100 for her reading and word recognition (with an effusive “E.XC.E.L.L.E.N.T.”), as well as top grades for handwriting, grammar, mathematical concepts and number recognition assessments.

Her teacher writes, “Robyn is a consistent worker who takes pride in doing her work well.”

Dennis Leupold

The only blip on her card is a score for comprehension, which lands her a middling “fair” 60 marks with the comment “Disappointing exam results.” Rihanna revealed on Instagram that the tome has been five years in the making.

(Rihanna: Fenty x Phaidon)

The Rihanna book, published by Phaidon, will be available exclusively in all Harvey Nichols stores in the UK and Ireland from Saturday 19th October 2019 until Thursday 24th October.

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