Rihanna is currently signed to Def Jam Recordings and her own label, Roc Nation. Her musical journey with record labels has evolved throughout her career, and I'll break down the key details of her label associations.

Rihanna initially signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2005, when then-president Jay-Z heard her demo of "Pon de Replay" and immediately offered her a six-album deal. This marked the beginning of her mainstream music career, and she remained exclusively with Def Jam for several years.

In 2014, Rihanna made a significant move by transitioning to Roc Nation for management while maintaining her relationship with Def Jam Recordings. Roc Nation, founded by Jay-Z, handles not only her music but also her various business ventures.

The current arrangement is a strategic partnership where:

- Def Jam Recordings handles her music distribution
- Roc Nation manages her overall career and business ventures
- Westbury Road Entertainment, her own imprint, gives her additional creative control

It's worth noting that Rihanna hasn't released a full album since 2016's "Anti," focusing instead on her successful business ventures like Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty. However, her label affiliations remain active, particularly for her music catalog management and potential future releases.

For new music releases, Rihanna operates under both Roc Nation and Def Jam's umbrella, as evidenced by her 2022 single "Lift Me Up" from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.

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