Rihanna’s “Diamonds” continue to shine brighter than ever before. In a groundbreaking achievement, the Bajan singer has received two prestigious certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA): Most Diamond Singles for a Female Artist and Most Diamond Certified Titles for a Female Artist. These accolades are particularly noteworthy considering that Rihanna has not released an album in eight years, with her last album being Anti in 2016.
Among Rihanna’s songs that have achieved Diamond certification are “Work” featuring Drake, “Needed Me,” “Umbrella” featuring Jay-Z, “Stay” featuring Mikky Ekko, “We Found Love” with Calvin Harris, “Love the Way You Lie” with Eminem, and the appropriately titled “Diamonds.”
In response to her RIAA victories, Rihanna took to social media on Friday (May 31) to share her Diamond certifications, boldly stating, “ain’t no back n forth.” It’s clear that Rihanna’s impact on the music industry is undeniable, even without releasing new music in recent years.