Global superstar Beyoncé has broken records once again, becoming the first female artist to hold the most certified titles in U.S. history.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Beyoncé has collected an incredible 103 certified titles across her trailblazing discography and is solidifying her position as one of the most celebrated artists of all time.
Amongst her achievements, all seven of her studio albums are now certified RIAA Platinum or higher. Her debut album, Dangerously in Love, and I Am. Sasha Fierce are both 7x Platinum. Her newest album, Renaissance, is now 2x Platinum, proving the timelessness of her music across decades.
Adding to her accolades, Beyoncé has become the second-highest certified female singles artist in RIAA history, with 161.5 million units sold. She follows only Rihanna, who is in the top spot with 183 million certified units. Beyoncé surpasses other pop powerhouses, including Taylor Swift (137.5M), Katy Perry (121.5M), and Ariana Grande (95.5M).
Beyoncé’s Latest RIAA Certifications
The most recent RIAA updates give us some of Beyoncé’s most popular tracks, two of which have now reached 11x Platinum status:
- Halo — 11x Platinum
- Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) — 11x Platinum
Other monumental certifications include:
- Drunk in Love — 8x Platinum
- Crazy in Love — 8x Platinum
- Irreplaceable — 8x Platinum
Several fan favorites also reached major milestones:
- Partition and Love on Top — 5x Platinum
- Run the World (Girls) — 5x Platinum
- Best Thing I Never Had and Sorry — 4x Platinum
Songs from her critically acclaimed album Renaissance, including Cuff It at 3x Platinum, Break My Soul at 2x Platinum, and Alien Superstar at Platinum, rounded out the record-breaking feat.
Beyoncé’s unparalleled artistry has captured the hearts of people all over the world with genre-defying music combined with empowering messages. From Dangerously in Love to Renaissance, her evolution as an artist has continued to captivate both fans and critics alike. Her latest achievements underscore her dominance in the music industry, with a career that shows no signs of slowing down.
These new certifications only raise the bar higher for other female artists, as Beyoncé solidifies her legacy in the music industry as a cultural icon and global music legend. Fans and industry peers alike celebrate the historic moment as Queen Bey’s reign continues to expand.
As Beyoncé inches her way to the top of the RIAA rankings, the world will be watching what the trailblazing artist does next.
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