Rihanna Takes You INSIDE Her Family Life In Barbados

Nov 25 | by Natasha

The holidays are all about spending time with and appreciating your loved ones. So Rihanna decided to give her fans a personal look inside her family life with her mom and "Gran Gran". Check out footage from her previous trip to Barbados inside....

Rihanna's clip is narrated by Jay-Z as he describes how important family life is to keep artists grounded and to make them who they are.

In the video, Rihanna surprises her grandma with a Cartier ring after recalling a time when she saw a ring she wanted to get for her, but knew there was no way she could save up enough money to get it.

Rih also revealed earlier this week that her fave Thanksgiving food is candied yams..."with a side of Birthday Cake." She also tweeted yesterday:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! #imthankfulfor the blessing of life, it means u have a 2nd chance!And all the people n my life, Friends Fam Fans Foes

And how did she spend her Turkey Day?

Hosting an impromptu Thanksgiving dinner for 100 guests, including her entire band and crew, at O'Donoghue's pub on Merrion Row in Ireland. According to the Daily Star, she chose a menu of clam chowder soup and a turkey dinner with mash, vegetables and cranberry sauce as part of her menu. Plus macaroni and cheese, sweet potato mash with marshmallow sauce and apple cobbler with biscuit crumble.

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Has anyone seen rhiannas 10

Has anyone seen rhiannas 10 million dollar mansion ? i dont think so. all this talk without even knowing whats what ~ when you love your fam ily you try to give them everything not some ring from cartier please i think she must be punishing them for somwthing keep it 1 huned

by kar-mc
11:47 pm - Mar 14, '12

I think for people that think

I think for people that think they are sooo humble and all that bologny-Rhianna makes 100of millions of dollars she could have her family living in a much better place common now keep it real who doesnt want nice things O Ok ay lets pretend and stay poor and happy PLEASE keep it 100 at least half decent some food something it looks like she hasnt been there since she got famous something dont seem right they dont seem all that happy .just sayin!

by kar-mc
11:29 pm - Mar 14, '12

D only thing dat really bugs

D only thing dat really bugs me out is if u have money like d kind dat rihanna has u need to treat u mom great!!!! And am not hearing tings like dat

by greenz
4:16 pm - Jan 18, '12

OMG this topic was about

OMG this topic was about Rihanna how the hell did it get on black women AND OUR DAMM HAIR ONCE AGAIN.........dammm such loosers on this site....stick to the freaking topic...GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

by chrissy17
3:14 pm - Nov 28, '11

I guess this was supposed to

I guess this was supposed to demonstrate she's not a ho but a family girl that just happens to perform sex acts onstage.

by Anonymous
8:44 am - Nov 28, '11

this wig her granny

this wig her granny wearing....lawd have mercy but i can't help but crack up when I see this cute little granny

by Anonymus
8:23 pm - Nov 27, '11

I hate Rihanna and Jay-z,

I hate Rihanna and Jay-z, they are such hypocrites!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Anonymous
3:41 pm - Nov 27, '11

I co sign with you

I co sign with you Andrea,whats her inspiration hiting the music industry,if her family still stays in a house Worth less than 10 grand,thats a damn shame,Jay Z should be charged,he deaf need to account for Riris Wealth,Cuz aint even a super star,and my mum aint still using a 22inch tv in her sitting room,WTF...AM so mad at Jay z,And he got the gut to still Narrate,What a corn ball,I used to love Jay,But this makes me feel..he pimping real Hard!

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by Anonymous
6:49 am - Nov 27, '11

This was beautiful Rihanna

This was beautiful Rihanna love it.

by cin amon
10:23 pm - Nov 26, '11

Jay Z has one of the Worst

Jay Z has one of the Worst Voices LOL,I Never realized how Terrible his voice is...He sounds like a Teen Boy going thru Puberty.

by Anonymous
2:05 pm - Nov 26, '11

I agree that was the worst

I agree that was the worst narrative voice ever ........but rhianna was naturally beautiful and so was her family

by Anonymous
4:47 pm - Nov 26, '11

"No facebook from Monday to

"No facebook from Monday to Friday, textbook" HAHAHA love it.

by Anonymous
12:15 pm - Nov 26, '11

how come here family aint

how come here family aint living large and she a millionare???

by bigman
11:55 am - Nov 26, '11

um... who told you her family

um... who told you her family wasn't living large? I'm from Barbados and the area her family lives in is the richest on the entire island. they have an estate there and many huge homes. before you open your mouth to talk shit, try doing a little research & try even harder to stop hating. it's pathetic.

by zy
2:31 pm - Nov 28, '11

Ri is a Millionaire ,her Fam

Ri is a Millionaire ,her Fam is Not,why should their Lifestyle change just because of her,I'm sure as long as their Bills are Paid and Don't have to Worry about anything ,they are Happy.There is Nothing wrong with being HUMBLE. They are keeping it REAL,that is why Ri likes going Home,because these are the REALEST people in her LIFE,they are Not trying to take from her or use her.

by Anonymous
2:22 pm - Nov 26, '11

Rihanna is such a jewel.

Rihanna is such a jewel. Beautiful video from a beautiful person.

by Anonymous
11:04 am - Nov 26, '11

I love anything Rihanna and

I love anything Rihanna and Jay do together including this. I think he views Rihanna as a part of his family. Beautiful story and narration.

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by Anonymous
8:54 am - Nov 26, '11

Rihanna is so open with her

Rihanna is so open with her fans unlike like that other so called "pregnant" heiffer who act like she perfect

by NYCpath
1:04 am - Nov 26, '11

true loving caribbean

true loving caribbean family......just like trini

by MsKeffa
12:53 am - Nov 26, '11

Rihanna Is SOOO Cool and

Rihanna Is SOOO Cool and REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! LUVS HER

by Dez
12:00 am - Nov 26, '11

Some of u just be dying to

Some of u just be dying to have a reason to talk shit about people. Get into deep convos about shit that doesn't matter. Like the texture of black women hair. Da fuk that gotta do with anything in this article?..

by JB
9:55 pm - Nov 25, '11

Sweet.. I am such a cry

Sweet.. I am such a cry baby.. This vid has me in tears.. Three years, since I lost my Grandmother. She was my favorite person. Rihanna's experience brings back memories.. My best times were when my mom, my Grandma and I would be at "Grandmo's house", it was something special. She was my best, always available, comforting and had all the right answers to my dynamic situations. It was a special union. My mom was the youngest of ten kids. My mom had an identical twin sister who burned when they were five, so everyone mercied and spoiled my mom.. We were the closest to my Grandma. I, on the other hand am my moms only daughter, career student with no kids, and found my grandmother to be one of the most facinating and wise person i'd met. I love family. My Grandma always said, I was "Sassy" I try to dumb it do wn but, "Wouldn't you agree?" LOL.. Quoting of JayZ, I love when he says "Wouldn't you agree?" I often ask, while tutoring... Anyway, I am so thankful for family, we had a good time yesterday.. They make me feel like a kid, and like, I can be just "Me" unadulterated, not Ms. Rankin, nor Sister Netice, not even LOVE365, just Teice, easily tickled, southern dialect, sweet me. My family makes me feel carefree.. They all influenced, and strengthened and imparted, dignity, humility, humour, selflessness, and the ability to forgive into my life. I enjoyed this clip, and respect Princess Rih even the more.. She is not simply iconic. She's a sister and daughter with real emotions, making us all more alike than different.. It takes boldness to expose oneself... Nice of her to share that part of her life.. With LOVE 365..

by LOVE365
9:54 pm - Nov 25, '11

Almost shed a tear while

Almost shed a tear while watching Rihanna and her family. She keeps it real all around!!!

by Peper
12:43 am - Nov 26, '11

jay z's voice was so fucking

jay z's voice was so fucking annoying the entire time. i would have rather heard rihanna narrorate it. that was a very sweet video tho...

by eff yeww
8:23 pm - Nov 25, '11

u took the words right out of

u took the words right out of my fucking mouth

by Deh yah
11:19 am - Nov 26, '11

All cute but why everytime

All cute but why everytime she gotta release an album or there is bad press, they gotta turn up the: BABY PICS TEENAGE PICS, EXTENDED FAMILY PICS, BACK AT HOME VIDEOS. Heck, Nicki did it too just before the release of an album. This is the new publicity stunt. Nekkid pics and sextapes are played out so as MJ would put it *THIS IS IT* Nice family. Wish the wheels that turn and run showbiz would stop using them as pawns. And Jay-Z on that ish just seals the ratchedness of Showbiz in this mutha.

by KokoChannel
8:02 pm - Nov 25, '11

THANK YOU!! At least I'm not

THANK YOU!! At least I'm not the only one who sees through this "home video". Not sayin that Rihanna doesn't have a great relationship with her fam, or that they aren't down to earth, genuine West Indian people with decent values... but the fact that this coincides with her album release is just sooooo transparent! Plus it's being narrated by her boss. I mean... give me a break! Also... for a candid home movie this shit has some top of the line video + audio quality... good angles... nice tight shot of the Cartier gift bag. *side-eye* You're so right...sneak peeks into an artist's "real life" is the new sextape/naked pics...

by Ang
1:41 am - Nov 26, '11

When she retires she will

When she retires she will live like a queen in Barbados it is nice to see her taking care of her family.

by WhiteLatina
7:01 pm - Nov 25, '11

Lovely, really sweet. Loved

Lovely, really sweet. Loved the mother telling Ri's brother not to spend time on Facebook. He looks so much like his sister and is gonna be a looker in a few years. Interesting those people commenting on the house being run down, is it really? Even if it were I guess you missed the point of the video. It's about family dummies. Maybe if you had that kind of love and emotional security in your lives you wouldn't need to focus on material things first. Not sure why Jay Z was doing the v/o sounded altogether too random. Shouldn't it have been Rihanna seeing as it's her family.

by Anonymous
6:20 pm - Nov 25, '11

Jay sounds likes he is

Jay sounds likes he is reading out of a first grade elementary book " See Jane run. Run Jane run" I hope their child does not talk like either one of them ( speech impediments ).....allllll-right

by wak548
6:16 pm - Nov 25, '11

I'm sorry, but her

I'm sorry, but her grandmother look just like Rihanna with a wig and makeup on.

by Anonymous
5:23 pm - Nov 25, '11

i was thinking that she was

i was thinking that she was probably a beautiful dark skinned rihanna when she was young

by Anonymous
2:26 pm - Nov 27, '11

What is there to be sorry

What is there to be sorry about. They are related. I think it's ok to look like your relatives. Me and my dad look just alike. I'm not sorry about it, lol.

by Anonymous
6:27 pm - Nov 25, '11

exactly, cause gran gran is

exactly, cause gran gran is cute as a botton

by Anonymous
8:55 pm - Nov 25, '11

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by Anonymous
8:57 pm - Nov 25, '11

Cute video, there's nothing

Cute video, there's nothing like family. However I do wish someone else was chose to narrate. Jay Z sounds much better when he raps, story telling is not his forte. He needs to leave that to the voice over professionals. This man just has to have a hand in everything even if he sounds lame. smh

by Anonymous
4:33 pm - Nov 25, '11

She's looking like I'm in

She's looking like I'm in this hot ass and grandma aint turnin that fan on damn! LOL Hey, check out the newest R&B singer about to shut the game down @ timmknightmusic.com

by Anonymous
4:12 pm - Nov 25, '11

You dumb ass haters had me

You dumb ass haters had me thinking that grangran live in a shack. At least the walls were clean. I bet the people with the negative comments got dirty wall with holes in them. They don't need a mansion-the ocean is they backyard. You'd do better if you stop the negativity!!

by Anonymous
4:11 pm - Nov 25, '11

What do you all expect to see

What do you all expect to see when Rhianna goes home? This is not surprising to see her interacting with her family in a loving and humble manner these are the people whom she grew up with and were raised by. There is nothing wrong with the modest home they live in, because all their financial needs are being met, they are comfortable and safe so what's the problem everybody is not concerned with keeping up with the Jones'es or showboat? Only in America you find society puts more value on materialism than Jehovah,Jesus,Allah or family values. Rhianna is human, but like they say "When in Rome Do As The Romans Do". And when Rhianna is here she certainly does! This girl has convinced her family that she has a oversexualized image for career purposes only, but in reality she is battling some real Demons. Jay-Z is simply giving his longtime lover some quality time and that's why he's there, pretending to be working on business when he knows damn well it's pleasure.

by customcalendars4u2
3:56 pm - Nov 25, '11

How do you know Jay Z was

How do you know Jay Z was there. "A man thinketh what he does" Do you sleep with all the men in your life? I was so concerned with Rihanna and her family and was not concerned with environment. Then I went and look again but I did not see a damn thing wrong with the house. Nice and pleasant kitchen and Rihanna is beautiful. Grudgeful bad minded people. Guh Whey!!!!!!

by Anonymous
5:49 pm - Nov 25, '11

You are 100% correct....and

You are 100% correct....and now, you are highly favored

by Jesus H. Christ
4:08 pm - Nov 25, '11

Mon- Fri textbook- No

Mon- Fri textbook- No Facebook!! Love it. Thats the true caribbean spirit.

by Anonymous
3:46 pm - Nov 25, '11

hahah so true. story of my

hahah so true. story of my life growing up in st. croix with a bajan family. wouldn't trade it for the world tho!!

by Dee
11:22 am - Nov 26, '11

I grew up in St.Thomas!

by StTomian
2:46 pm - Nov 27, '11

I grew up in St.Thomas!

by StTomian
2:46 pm - Nov 27, '11

LOL!!!! I said the same thing

by Carmen
12:49 am - Nov 26, '11

I thought the video was very

I thought the video was very sweet and made Rihanna more likeable. However, all of the sweet videos in the world won't have my checking for "Talk That Talk." Also, why on EARTH was Jay-Z narrating the video? His voice was just so startling and totally took away from the quite and calming effect of the intimate family moment. What, was Morgan Freeman unavailable? TheQueenofHearts

by The Queen of Hearts
3:41 pm - Nov 25, '11

I bought the Talk that Talk

I bought the Talk that Talk album and I actuallly liked it. I was taking a long road trip to see family for ThanksGiving and forgot my ipod, so I stopped by Wal-Mart to get some cds. Ordinarily, I would never ever ever by a Rihanna cd, but it was pretty good. That "You Da One" song stays on repeat and the "We All" track is good too. The little interlude "Cake" is good too. The album is short though. I mean it won't move me or shit, like an Adele or Lauryn Hill album, but that's not what she does. She's making party/pop tracks. I think people who like that stuff would like her album.

by NikNak
6:33 pm - Nov 25, '11