Rihanna spends $20M on a mansion 3 times bigger than it is now before giving birth to baby number 2
Rihanna is making significant preparations before the arrival of her second child, including a major real estate move. Recent reports suggest that the singer has purchased a massive penthouse in Los Angeles for a staggering $21 miℓℓiо𝚗.
According to Architectural Digest, Rihanna’s new residence is located in the same building where she already owns a 3,500 square foot pad. This property has been her main residence since 2014. However, the singer is now upgrading to the 40th floor of the 43-story building.
It appears that the main motivation behind Rihanna’s move was the need for more space. As she prepares to welcome her second child with ASAP Rocky, following the birth of her son last year, she required a larger home to accommodate her growing family.
The new penthouse is more than double the size of her current pad, spanning an impressive 9,290 square feet. It boasts four bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Notable features of the home include a private elevator, floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking views, and elegant hardwood floors throughout.
Interestingly, prior to Rihanna, the penthouse was owned by Friends star Matthew Perry. He collaborated with LM Pagano and architect Scott Joyce to remodel the home before listing it for sale in 2019 for $35 miℓℓiо𝚗.
Although the property was later sold to Afterpay co-founder Nick Molnar in 2021 for $21.6 miℓℓiо𝚗, he decided to put it on the market last year for $28 miℓℓiо𝚗. Rihanna eventually acquired the penthouse for a slightly lower price than Molnar paid.
Dirt magazine noted that Rihanna likely used LA’s mansion tax as a bargaining tool, as the tax went into effect just a day after the deal was closed.
Since Rihanna announced her first pregnancy last year, fans have eagerly awaited news about her music career, particularly the release of another album.
While the singer has confirmed that she is not stepping away from music, sources suggest that it is not her immediate priority. This is even more true now that she is about to become a mother of two.
According to Hollywood Life, Rihanna has full control over when she releases her music. She is not under pressure from any label, and she is clear that nothing will be released until she feels ready. At the moment, her focus is on enjoying the blessing of being a new mother and building a strong family bond with Rocky.
As Rihanna prepares to move into a larger home, it is evident that her primary focus is on her growing family. This choice is entirely understandable, as she prioritizes creating a loving and nurturing environment for her loved ones.