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Rihanna Nears Music Sales Crown
15 Apr
Summary
- Rihanna's total certifications reach 200.5 million units.
- Her catalog durability fuels impressive ongoing sales.
- A new album could position her to surpass top artists.

Rihanna has achieved an impressive milestone, accumulating 200.5 million single certifications. This places her in close contention with current music sales leaders Drake (277.5 million) and Morgan Wallen (215 million).
Her remarkable ascent is attributed to the sustained popularity of her music catalog. Classics such as "Umbrella," "Only Girl (In the World)," and "We Found Love" continue to rack up substantial numbers year after year. This catalog strength has enabled Rihanna to reach over 200 million certifications despite not releasing a new album since 2016.
While Rihanna has been developing her ninth studio album for several years, she has expressed a desire for the music to authentically reflect her current evolution rather than adhere to a specific genre. The eventual release of this new album could further elevate her status, potentially positioning her to surpass Drake and Morgan Wallen as the artist with the most single certifications in history.