Rihanna and Baby Rocki for W Magazine

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Rihanna covers the latest issue of W magazine photographed by Tim Walker.

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Friends, collaborators, and lovers—from A$AP Rocky and SZA to Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige—share their stories about the trailblazing artist, mogul, and mother.

You and Rihanna have known each other for a long time, and have been together for several years. How has she changed?
A$AP Rocky, musician, actor, and partner to Rihanna: She has changed a lot because she became a mother in that time span, and that certainly changes you. But this woman has always been magic. Philosophically, the way she operates is on another level. She is the most charming and genuine person on Earth. Her energy is unmatched—one of a kind. I just adore her.

How has Rihanna changed the music industry?
Mary J. Blige, musician: Rihanna completely raised the bar and elevated the game. She is a fashion icon. She was dropping smashes back-to-back and bringing more awareness to dancehall mixed with R&B.

When did you first meet Rihanna?
Mariah Carey, musician: I was introduced to Rihanna when she was about 17 years old, by our mutual friend Jay-Z. She was just getting started, and I had a feeling she was going to be a major star. She’s a real girl’s girl.

[Photo Credit: Tim Walker for W Magazine]

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