
Since Rihanna turned 24 yesterday -- Happy birthday, boo! -- we thought it was an appropriate time to take a look back at not only homegirl's insanely successful career but also how effing adorable she was back in the day! That's not to say she's not adorable now, but we're pretty sure Ri would rather be described as "sexy" and "mysterious" these days versus "cute" and "Oh, I have that shirt, it's from Forever 21."
Did you guys know Rihanna's second album, A Girl Like Me, went platinum when she was only 18? And that was six full years ago! The girl is only 24 and has already accomplished more than a lot of us will in our lifetimes (just sayin'). We're excited to see where she has yet to go, but not without looking back first. Like this photo from the Kiss 108-FM Jingle Ball in 2005. We're not even gonna hate on that belly shirt (publicly) because RiRi looks ADORABLE.
Check out the rest of our favorite young Rihanna photos below and after the jump, and see them all in our BEST OF OLD-SCHOOL RIHANNA PHOTO GALLERY! Then revisit "Pon De Replay" and remember that boyfriend you used to have when the song came out. Aren't you glad you didn't end up moving to Minnesota with him?

Am I the only one seeing the sun actually find Rihanna in a crowd and shine on her and her only? Seen here at the 2006 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards, the girl either made a deal with the devil or that highlighting powder she's using is only sold to celebrities.
See more vintage Rihanna pics after the jump and peep them all in our BEST OF OLD-SCHOOL RIHANNA PHOTO GALLERY!
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