Rihanna has firmly cemented her place in music history by breaking two records: she now holds the titles for the female artist with the most diamond singles and the most diamond-certified songs.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has confirmed that four of Rihanna’s singles have achieved diamond certification: “Needed Me,” “Work,” “Umbrella,” and “Stay.” This significant milestone means each of these songs has sold at least 10 million units through physical sales, digital downloads, or on-demand audio and video streams.
With these new certifications, Rihanna now boasts a total of seven diamond songs. The other three are “We Found Love,” “Love the Way You Lie” (her collaboration with Eminem), and her aptly named hit, “Diamonds.”
Rihanna shared the exciting news on Instagram, writing, “Ain’t no back and forth.” Her post included a picture of her diamond certifications.
Other artists have also seen diamond success recently. Nicki Minaj earned her second diamond single with “Bang Bang,” which features Jessie J and Ariana Grande. The song initially went gold in October 2014 and was certified diamond on May 23.
Cardi B holds the title for the female rapper with the most diamond singles, with three. Her latest diamond single is “I Like It,” which features Bad Bunny.
