Rihanna’s ANTI has reached a groundbreaking milestone, marking 200 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart—the first album by a Black woman to achieve this feat.
Released in 2016, ANTI solidified Rihanna’s place in music history with timeless hits like “Work” featuring Drake, “Love On The Brain,” and “Needed Me.”
A Record-Breaking Career
The ANTI milestone is just the latest in Rihanna’s storied career.
In 2015, she became the first artist to surpass the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) 100 million cumulative singles award threshold, making her the RIAA’s most awarded singles artist.
By 2017, she claimed the record for most Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, dethroning Michael Jackson.
Fans Await ‘R9’
The historic achievement has reignited fans’ demand for her long-awaited ninth studio album, affectionately dubbed R9.
Rihanna has previously acknowledged her fans’ eagerness, expressing her desire to return to the studio despite her busy schedule.
“Music is like speaking in code to the world,” Rihanna told Vogue. “It’s the weird language that connects me to [my fans].”
Beyond Music
While fans await new music, Rihanna has expanded her empire in fashion, beauty, and business. Her Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty brands have revolutionized inclusivity in their respective industries.
In May, she made history again by partnering her Fenty fashion label with Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), becoming the first woman and the first woman of color to head an LVMH line.
Rihanna has also found time to share her story through her 504-page visual autobiography, further proving her influence extends far beyond the music charts.
With ANTI achieving an unprecedented milestone, Rihanna continues to inspire both as a musician and as a cultural icon, reminding fans of her unwavering impact on the world stage.
