February 2005: An unknown girl called Rihanna meets Jay Z in NY, signs 6 album deal with Def Jam.
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19. February 2005: An unknown girl called Rihanna meets Jay Z in NY, signs 6 album deal with Def Jam.
Rihanna is pictured just before she rises to fame.