Some may argue Rihanna will never be a legend, but at the rate she’s meeting or surpassing the records of her legendary predecessors, the history books will argue otherwise.
For, despite shortcomings on the Billboard 200 side of charts, her 11 year career has seen her equal or eclipse many-a-Hot 100 record of pop music’s royalty (Whitney Houston, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, etc). In fact, those who need a refresher should traipse with us down memory lane for a few highlights:
2010s
As of time reporting, Rihanna is the only female artist of color to top Hot 100 this decade
2011
Rihanna outraces Madonna for most top 10 singles amassed in shortest period of time
2013
Rihanna surpasses Whitney Houston‘s Hot 100 top 10 record
2016
Rihanna ties Janet Jackson & Mariah Carey‘s top 10 record
Now, it appears the ‘Diamonds’ diva has her sights set on the Hot 100 crowns of King of Pop Michael Jackson. With the ascension of her (not Drake‘s) latest tune ‘Work’ to the tally’s perch, the songbird is just one #1 hit away from breaking two of his prized records.
Find out which below: