US EditionHow Rihanna Just Made Music History
Rihanna reaches 200.5 million certified units, ranking third overall behind Drake and Morgan Wallen despite no new album in nearly a decade.
- On Wednesday, April 15, Rihanna became the first woman to surpass 200 million RIAA singles certifications, accumulating more than 200.5 million certified units despite not releasing a studio album in 10 years.
- Ranking third on the all-time list, Rihanna follows Drake with 277.5 million certified units and Morgan Wallen with 215 million, making her the highest-certified woman in history.
- Rihanna's last full-length project, Anti, debuted in 2016; since then she has recorded select soundtrack tracks including 'Lift Me Up' for Black Panther and 'Friends of Mine' for Smurfs.
- Rihanna revealed she 'cracked the code' on her next direction, promising that her upcoming project will be unlike 'anything that anybody expects' and won't be 'commercial or radio digestible.'
- She remains unapologetic about delays, stating 'I have to show them the worth in the wait. I cannot put up anything mediocre' as fans await her ninth studio album.
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Source: Aeon / Getty That Rihanna reign (still) won’t let up! Rih hasn’t released an album in nearly a decade, much to the chagrin of her Navy, but the superstar songstress just added another historic flex to her already stacked résumé, no new music required. According to PEOPLE, Rih Rih has officially become the first woman to surpass 200 million RIAA singles certifications. With 200.5 million certified units, Rihanna now sits comfortably in th…
Rihanna Makes History as First Woman to Surpass 200 Million RIAA Singles Certifications
Rihanna released her last body of work 10 years agoRihanna in New York City in November 2025Credit: Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via GettyNEED TO KNOWRihanna is the first woman to surpass 200 million RIAA singles certificationsThe singer-songwriter released her last album 10 years agoIn 2025, Rihanna has teased her next album and said it will reflect her growthRihanna remains that girl!As of Wednesday, April 15, Rihanna is the first woman to surp…
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My SiteRihanna Becomes First Woman to Surpass 200 Million RIAA Singles Certifications in Music History
Amazingly, she pulled off this landmark feat based solely on the strength of her catalog on streaming services, since her last album came out 10 years ago
Rihanna (38) has reached an impressive milestone: the singer is the first woman ever to break the mark of 200 million RIAA single certifications. This was announced by the Recording Industry Association of America on April 15. This figure is made up of sales and streams of her singles. This makes her one of the most successful music stars of all time and is ranked third in the eternal best list with a total of 200.5 million units – even though h…
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