The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced today that Rihanna has gone past 100 million Gold & Platinum song certifications, therefore that places her at number one on RIAA’s list of artists with the highest Digital Single Awards. This also means she is the only artist to surpass RIAA’s 100 million Singles Awards.
“Gold & Platinum is the industry’s premier way to celebrate achievement in the marketplace,” said Cary Sherman, Chairman & CEO, RIAA. “We’ve given awards to artists for nearly 60 years, but it’s rare that we have the opportunity to recognize a milestone like the one Rihanna has reached. Congratulations to Rihanna! She has not only surpassed RIAA’s one-hundred million mark, but also is the first artist to do so. It’s an historic feat and a testament to an extraordinary career.”
Even though Rihanna hasn’t released an album since ‘Unapologetic’ in 2012, this hasn’t stopped her success in the industry, as her singles; “FourFiveSeconds” went 2x Multi Platinum and “Bitch Better Have My Money” went to Platinum.
Long live Queen RiRi, that Rihanna reign just won’t let up!
Watch the trailer for “Bitch Better Have My Money” below.
KRISHMA KUDHAIL 