In short
The artists most similar to Rihanna are Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Drake, Katy Perry and Ye, from the same pop, r&b and dance-pop circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Rihanna?
The artists most similar to Rihanna are Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Drake, Katy Perry and Ye, from the same pop, r&b and dance-pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Rihanna?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Maroon 5 and Imagine Dragons have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Rihanna" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Rihanna?
Rihanna is usually associated with pop, r&b, dance-pop and contemporary r&b (artist · US · born 1988), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.