If you ask us why MTV decided to present Rihanna with their prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year's VMAs, we'd say it's because she handed us her pain, triumph, and all-inclusive life story in a way most artists haven't dared — and did so through visuals.

In case you didn’t know, Rihanna‘s real name is Robyn. But DC Comics is trying to take that away from her. Yes, her name! Listen to…