Another major influence on Rihanna's music and career has been Mariah Carey, whose song "Hero" she performed when Rihanna was still a teenager at her high school talent show.
Pengaruh besar lain atas musik dan karir Rihanna adalah Mariah Carey, yang mana lagunya "Hero" dibawakan Rihanna ketika masih remaja di acara bakat sekolah.