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Rihanna Hits 200 Million Singles Certifications, Breaks Records

4/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rihanna became the first woman to surpass 200 million RIAA singles certifications, reaching 200.5 million units.
The milestone comes after her 2016 album ANTI.
Her latest singles include "Lift Me Up" for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and "Friends of Mine" for the 2025 Smurfs movie.
She has become the first Black woman to build two billion-dollar companies, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.

History

Historical Context

Adele's 2016 album "25" sold over 20 million copies, reflecting the music industry's shift towards digital consumption, as the RIAA updated its certification criteria to include streaming. Rihanna's achievement of 200.5 million RIAA singles certifications highlights her record-breaking success, marking her as the first Black woman to create two billion-dollar companies, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, merging music and entrepreneurship.

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Story summary

Rihanna became the first woman to surpass 200 million RIAA singles certifications, reaching 200.5 million units.
The milestone comes after her 2016 album ANTI.
Her latest singles include "Lift Me Up" for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and "Friends of Mine" for the 2025 Smurfs movie.
She has become the first Black woman to build two billion-dollar companies, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.

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