Rihanna makes history and celebrates being crowned top female solo artist with the most diamond-certified hits EVER

On Friday, Rihanna achieved another major accomplishment in her music career. The 36-year-old singer made history by becoming the solo female artist with the most diamond-certified hits in her acclaimed discography.

Rihanna took to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to share the news, humbly acknowledging this new milestone in her career. She expressed her success without engaging in excessive back-and-forth.

This latest achievement adds to Rihanna’s impressive list of career accomplishments as one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Her ability to consistently deliver hit songs that resonate with audiences has solidified her status as a cultural icon.

Rihanna, the multihyphenate artist, has continued to make strides in her music career. Just last month, she shared that she has “a lot of visual ideas” for a new album, hinting at exciting creative projects on the horizon.

Previously, Rihanna had been tied with several other artists, each holding three diamond-certified releases. However, the talented singer has now surpassed her competitors by earning an additional four diamond certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

With this latest achievement, Rihanna now holds the record-breaking total of seven diamond-certified hits in her acclaimed discography. This remarkable accomplishment further solidifies Rihanna’s status as a true force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

As one of the best-selling artists of all time, Rihanna’s ability to consistently deliver hit songs that resonate with audiences has cemented her place as a cultural icon. This latest milestone is a testament to her enduring talent and the unwavering connection she has forged with her devoted fanbase.

According to the official RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) website, Rihanna has continued to add to her impressive collection of diamond-certified hits.

Her 2007 collaborative track with Jay-Z, “Umbrella,” has earned a prestigious diamond plaque. Additionally, Rihanna’s 2016 release “Work,” featuring Drake, has also achieved diamond-certified status.

Furthermore, two songs from Rihanna’s albums have reached diamond certification as of May 31st: “Needed Me” from the “Anti” album and “Stay” from the “Unapologetic” album.

Very fittingly, this announcement comes shortly after Rihanna’s 2012 single “Diamonds” also went diamond in April. This track has now joined the ranks of her other diamond-certified collaborations, including “Love the Way You Lie” with Eminem, which was certified diamond in May 2013.

Most recently, Rihanna’s 2011 single with Calvin Harris, “We Found Love,” earned a shining diamond certification in April 2023.

Rihanna’s ability to consistently produce chart-topping, diamond-certified hits further solidifies her status as one of the most accomplished and influential artists of her generation.

To celebrate her remarkable achievement, Rihanna took to social media to share a graphic proudly declaring her as the “Most Diamond Singles for a Female Artist” and the “Most Diamond Certified Titles for a Female Artist.”

Rihanna’s music label, Roc Nation, which was founded by Jay-Z in 2008, also congratulated the artist for her history-making accomplishment of earning seven diamond plaques.

Rihanna’s loyal fanbase enthusiastically joined in the celebration, but they were also quick to point out that they are still eagerly awaiting the arrival of her highly anticipated album, R9. It has been eight years, four months, and one day (or a total of 100 months) since Rihanna last released an album, her critically acclaimed “Anti” in 2016.

The outpouring of support and praise from both Rihanna’s record label and her dedicated fan community underscores the cultural significance and impact she has maintained throughout her illustrious career. As she continues to shatter records and cement her status as a true music icon, Rihanna’s fans remain hopeful for the day when she will bless them with her long-awaited new album.

While Rihanna has never officially announced her retirement from music, it does not appear to be her top priority at the moment. In recent years, the multi-talented artist has remained focused on expanding her business ventures, including her highly successful Fenty Beauty makeup line, Fenty Skin skincare brand, and Savage X Fenty lingerie label.

Most significantly, Rihanna has taken on the role of motherhood, welcoming two children with her partner A$AP Rocky – son RZA in May 2022 and son Riot in August 2023. Despite not having released a full-length album in several years, Rihanna has occasionally returned to the stage for major performance opportunities.

In 2022, she headlined the prestigious Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, during which she revealed she was pregnant with her second child. Earlier this year, Rihanna graced the stage for her first full concert in eight years, performing at the private, pre-wedding celebration for billionaire heir Anant Ambani’s nuptials in Jamnagar, India. Reports suggest she was paid between $6 to $9 million for this high-profile performance.

Just last month, in an interview with Interview Magazine, Rihanna expressed that she has “a lot of visual ideas” for her long-awaited album “R9,” although she admitted she has not yet created any new songs. Fans eagerly await Rihanna’s return to the music scene, as it has been over eight years since the release of her critically acclaimed album “Anti” in 2016.

While Rihanna’s focus has expanded beyond just music, her loyal fanbase remains hopeful that the iconic artist will eventually prioritize the release of new music, which they have been anticipating for nearly a decade.