Rihanna Attends Gran Gran Dolly's FUNERAL, Says She's "A BIG GIRL NOW"

Jul 07 | by _YBF

Yesterday, Rihanna was spotted at her grandmother's funeral. See the pics inside.....

Rihanna was spotted leaving her hotel in NYC to attend her the funeral of her grandmother Clara 'Dolly' Brathwaite in Brooklyn yesterday.

She chose a navy blue dress and strappy gold heels for the service, and still kept her composure for the sad events of the day.

The starlet seemed overcome with emotion as she headed towards her limo.

After the funeral, she boarded a plane to London where she will headline Wireless Festival 2012 on Sunday. She tweeted, "#takeoff."

She also revealed her vulnerable side yesterday as she posted an Instagram message about how things have changed since Gran Gran Dolly died saying,

Photos via Splash/FameFlynet Pictures

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Rihanna WILL pull through

Rihanna WILL pull through this very dark and tragic period of her life. She is a 24 year old woman that in spite of her young age has achieved more than her older long time female entertainer conterparts has up till now. Plus she has a SOLID rapport with all her fans. So in short, I would not count her out just yet, vultures-BEWARE.

by Ironian
8:41 pm - Jul 10, '12

She is using her grandmothers

She is using her grandmothers death for publicity. #cunt

by AlyKatt
2:28 am - Jul 8, '12

I mean, would it be said she

I mean, would it be said she looks terrible on the way to the funeral? I mean if she did, would that matter? Her freakin grandmother passed! At least they weren't pics of her at the funeral...I wouldn't put it past ppl these days though..

by Paige Thomas
10:42 pm - Jul 7, '12

smh....it's a shame that this

smh....it's a shame that this woman can't grieve in peace....may her grandma rest in paradise! btw; Rihanna looks very nice;

by elericram
9:53 pm - Jul 7, '12

Condolences to Rihanna. That

Condolences to Rihanna. That dress she wore is a thing of absolute beauty from the style, to the fabric, to the color, to the cut, to the fit - perfection.

by Denise2007
9:12 pm - Jul 7, '12

It was when my grandmother

It was when my grandmother passed that I truly woke up and rose to big girl status...it takes a loved one to open our eyes...keep ya head up Ri!

by Love Jah
8:41 pm - Jul 7, '12

Prayers goes out 2 Rih n fam!

Prayers goes out 2 Rih n fam! Everythin is gonna b alrite. Keep ur head up n keep livin...

by Brivelle Anatas...
7:56 pm - Jul 7, '12

Shouldn't this be private?

Shouldn't this be private? (my people my people) SMH...........................

by REd™
7:54 pm - Jul 7, '12

Awww...I know this feeling

Awww...I know this feeling all too well. My prayers are with her.

by Keys
7:01 pm - Jul 7, '12

Pathetic really to see people

Pathetic really to see people complaining about what to call em... Be it islander, Caribbean or west indian. How about you shut the fuck up and simply take in blog!

by TeamUK
6:27 pm - Jul 7, '12

God bless RiRi!! Losing a

God bless RiRi!! Losing a loved one is hard enough, never mind having cameras in your face. R.I.P. GranGran

by goeze
3:28 pm - Jul 7, '12

So sorry for Rih!! Love you

So sorry for Rih!! Love you girl!!!!

by BigJohn
3:17 pm - Jul 7, '12

Big Mistake Robyn Rihanna

Big Mistake Robyn Rihanna Fenty!!! Way too much jewelry and bling for visiting Granny Grann Grann in her Forever Box (in the ground). PLUS...... Little Miss Fenty is making the Funeral ALL ABOUT HER saying "time to be a big girl now" <---- isn't that a Huggies Pull-Up Diaper Commercial "I'm a big girl now"......I expect that level of Retardation from Cray Bey Camel.....but not YOU <----------

by LisaRaye's Subc...
2:52 pm - Jul 7, '12

Some of you had so much to

Some of you had so much to say about what Rihanna wore at her Grandma's wake yesterday, I hope that you simpleton's realized that a wake and a funeral are two different occasions and us Caribbeans do not engage in the unnecessary hooting and hollering to show that we love and respect our dead. Most funerals now are seen as a time to celebrate the life of the one that has pass. Any who Rihanna looks amazing in these pics every fresh and mature. Girl let this be your evolving point. Enough of the tom foolery already get back to the basics..

by Kai
1:16 pm - Jul 7, '12

we are not "Caribbeans"

we are not "Caribbeans" argh!..i hate when ppl do that. if you want to refer to us as a whole just say West Indian or even island people.

by caribbean_dream_girl
2:50 pm - Jul 7, '12

Ho You cant define me

Ho You cant define me aiiight. You say West Indian I say Caribbean! And whoa what a big point of contention you are just looking to be the typical confrontational Negress. . Really Ho. have a seat and I was not necessarily speaking for you and your generation from whence y'all came. So you can put your tail between your legs crawl back into that cupboard and relax. Now have a pleasant afternoon cus surely you need excitement and purpose in your life.

by Kai
4:30 pm - Jul 7, '12

Please-and-THANK-YOU. This

Please-and-THANK-YOU. This "us Caribbeans" monologue was not necessarily warranted here, regardless of what previous posts have stated about Rihanna's attire. I've attended funerals in the Caribbean (home), the U.S., and in the U.K., and if there's one thing us *blacks* have in common, it is the amount of hootin' and hollerin' that goes on at service, particularly if you are at a Baptist or a Protestant church.

by ParadigmN.Paradise
3:14 pm - Jul 7, '12

@ParadigmN.Paradise. Iam so

@ParadigmN.Paradise. Iam so sorry that you remained unemployed after your obvious many years of studying. It is so clear that you now use this blog to expound all that you have learn. Throwing around big words and flaunting that haughty attitude is so not impressive. There are tons of us' Caribbeans' and" Blacks" on the same level and higher. Without you saying, I am sure I can guess what island you are from, so typical.

by Kai
4:41 pm - Jul 7, '12

So, then... As a result of my

So, then... As a result of my post, you've come to the conclusion that I remained unemployed after my "obvious many years of studying"? OH. Okay. Exactly which "big words" did I use in my previous statement? And, what manner of "flaunting (that) haughty attitude" did I exhibit? Was it the same 'uppity' undertone you used to express your insignificant little opinion of how "us Caribbeans" dress and behave at funeral services, as though you (WE) are better than any other nationality? You know damn well how "us Caribbeans" can get on without an OUNCE of behavior at: weddings, funerals, wakes, christenings, birthdays, engagements, bridal/baby showers, graduations, baptisms, Sunday morning service rolling all across the pulpit, jittering, fluttering and speaking in "tongues".....bar mitzvahs, quinceaneras......ANY-DAMN-WHERE...so please don't pretend to exude Her Majesty The Queen's Royal disposition (**BIG WORD ALERT**) with an iota of class that is greater than anyone else's. The subject of this particular article was NEVER about Rihanna's dresscode, which, by the way has nothing to do with her ethnic background. Rather, it is about a young woman mourning the loss of an extremely close relative, whom she adored. Even so, you've somehow managed to make a juvenile attempt at conjuring (**BIG WORD ALERT**) up controversy for petty argument sake. I realize that some of us are more fortunate than others, but my suggestion to you is that you seek an education, immediately. Perhaps then you wouldn't feel slighted or become so highly offended by the 'tons of "us" Caribbeans and Blacks' who are, undoubtedly, far more intelligent in speech and thought than you are. And, maybe then you would also realize that the island anyone is from (which I am sure you will NEVER guess mine correctly) has NO bearing, whatsoever, on the character that an individual has. NOW, LET'S HAVE IT. The typical "bitch", "hoe", "slut", "f*ck you" rant/response that stereotypical front-porch monkeys of your calibre are guaranteed to offer.....in 5......4.......3.......2.......1..........

by ParadigmN.Paradise
9:43 pm - Jul 7, '12

Damn take it easy Ms kai!

Damn take it easy Ms kai! Whether we are being referred to as Caribbean or West Indian they are both pretty accurate. Anyway just out of curiosity which one of the islands u think she from lol!!!

by Ms. P
6:12 pm - Jul 7, '12

I have no dog in this fight,

I have no dog in this fight, but I was curious about something. Which words did she use in her post that gave you the impression that she was being "haughty?" Which words were the big words? The style in which her response was written was rather simplistic (not the response itself, just the style). Please enlighten me. Thanks!

by inmyskin318
5:25 pm - Jul 7, '12

Considering that " Puss aint

Considering that " Puss aint haff no right at dog fight" I will not respond. Stay out of this argument. Thanks

by Kai
6:30 pm - Jul 7, '12

Well, then! Unless your PUSS

Well, then! Unless your PUSS has nine lives, Kai, you'd better stay away from the dog house!

by ParadigmN.Paradise
9:53 pm - Jul 7, '12

@ParadigmN. Paradise. Now do

@ParadigmN. Paradise. Now do you feel vindicated with all of that typical carrying on. Girl I was not moved, impress or even shook. So what? you had a moment and went off on some nonsensical diatribe about nothing as usual ......what else is new. ....In your case my dear I will definitely stay out of the " she- dog house( Bitch) ". You really think that you run ish in this site huh. Girl have a seat and stop trying to use this blog to be acknowledge and recognized. You are nothing but a faceless blogger who talks smack and try to be academic with it. Retire ASAP.

by Kai
8:11 am - Jul 8, '12

YAAAAWWWWNNN...........Dear

*YAAAAWWWWNNN*...........Dear, Sweet Child: Have my most sincere sympathies if my vocabulary offends your id, ego, or super-ego! You clearly have ZERO argument here with me, as I, for one, am not the least bit 'moved', 'impress(ED)', or even "shook" by your lack of a dignified response (You lost me after using the word "hoe" to express your feeble thoughts...). I expect no better from a typical, "nonsensical" bottom-feeder who frequents this site in obvious search of acceptance and/or validation, spewing negative comments at any chance given. What's the problem? Were you not hugged as an infant? You've proven yourself to be a fool in the first place by making this blanket statement about "us Caribbeans", suggesting that we are 'better' (i.e., more sophisticated) than other female counterparts (namely Americans). Tell me something...Who's the "haughty", arrogant one here? ......*crickets*.........I'll wait! Step ya game up, Boo! I'm not about to DUMB IT DOWN for the likes of you!

by ParadigmN.Paradise
3:15 pm - Jul 8, '12