On February 8, 2009, Barbadian artist Rihanna was shot during an altercation at her Hollywood Hills home. Multiple credible outlets reported that she sustained non-life-threatening wounds and that the incident involved several gunshot wounds. According to authoritative sources, including law enforcement and medical reports, Rihanna was shot three times: twice in the right arm and once in the chest. This verified explainer examines the facts, context, and reliable sourcing to clarify the claim that Rihanna was shot 10 times, a figure not supported by evidence.
