A few u didn't mention: Alicia Keys. Let me also make note that she made history as the 1st female (black or white) to debut at #1 wit an MTV Unplugged album. . Ashanti. Janet Jackson. Mary J. Blige. & ppl rag on Rihanna for not havin a #1 album when there are artists who have debuted at #1 & to this day arent even gold. There are also albums that never hit #1 but are at diamond in sales. All that matters is consistency & altho she hasnt acheived that as far as #1 albums, she's done so in many other ways.