Rihanna just picked up another major accolade, and this latest one adds to an already massive list of historically unmatched achievements. Her chart-topping anthem “We Found Love,” a high-energy collaboration with EDM hitmaker Calvin Harris, has officially been certified 11x platinum in the United States. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed the updated status after the single moved another million equivalent units—combining sales and streams—since first being certified diamond in 2023. The official video has also amassed over 1.1 billion YouTube views. It now stands shoulder to shoulder with her ballad “Stay,” both towering at the 11x platinum mark, cementing Rihanna’s reputation as one of music’s most consistent hitmakers.
Released in 2011, “We Found Love” became a cultural phenomenon, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for ten consecutive weeks and topping charts in over 25 countries. The song’s hypnotic blend of dance-pop and emotional vulnerability proved to be a game-changer in both Rihanna’s career and the pop landscape at large. As of 2025, she is one of only a handful of artists—male or female—with six RIAA diamond-certified singles, a staggering achievement that places her in a class of her own among female musicians.
Rihanna’s dominance stretches far beyond certifications. Since her debut with “Pon de Replay” in 2005, the Barbadian superstar has amassed 14 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100—more than any other artist in the 21st century’s first quarter—and the third-most in the chart’s history. With 32 top 10 hits and 63 total entries, she has blended genres from pop to dancehall with ease, shaping the global sound of pop music. All eight of her studio albums have reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200, with Unapologetic (2012) and Anti (2016) hitting No. 1.
Despite not releasing a new studio album since Anti, Rihanna’s legacy remains unshakable. Billboard recently ranked her the No. 2 woman artist of the 21st century, acknowledging her enduring cultural and commercial impact. From fashion and beauty to music and philanthropy, Rihanna’s influence knows no bounds. And with “We Found Love” scaling yet another peak, it’s clear her catalog continues to resonate—powerfully, timelessly, and globally.
