Rihanna breaks record for most monthly listeners for a Black female artist in Spotify history

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00:00Rihanna Breaks Record for Most Monthly Listeners for a Black Female Artist in Spotify History

00:05Rihanna has once again made history. This time, she's broken the all-time record for

00:11most monthly Spotify listeners by a black female artist, hitting a staggering 100.7 million.

00:17But for Rihanna, this is more than just a number. It's proof of her staying power,

00:21cultural impact, and timeless catalog. Spotify monthly listeners are a key metric in today's

00:27music industry. Hitting 100 million means that, on any given day, Rihanna's music is being

00:32streamed by millions around the world. And for a black female artist, this milestone carries

00:37deeper weight. Rihanna's rise on Spotify isn't just about quantity, it's about quality. From

00:43the dancehall beats of work, to the pop perfection of Umbrella, to the introspective ballads like

00:48Stay, her discography remains evergreen. Since Antti in 2016, Rihanna has taken a step back

00:56from music to focus on her other ventures, including Fenty Beauty, a billion-dollar cosmetics

01:02empire, and starting a family. Rihanna has had three children with her boyfriend ASAP Rocky

01:08since 2022. But despite her pivot to business and beauty, the numbers show one thing. The

01:14world hasn't stopped listening. Rihanna's milestone isn't just personal, it's cultural. For black

01:20women in music, breaking into the upper ranks of Spotify can be challenging due to structural barriers,

01:25limited radio play, and industry biases. Artists like Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, and Beyonce have also

01:32made significant strides in streaming, but Rihanna now holds the crown in this category.

01:37Even without new music, Rihanna keeps her audience engaged through events like her appearance at the

01:42Super Bowl 57 halftime show in 2023, while pregnant, which led to a massive spike in streams.

01:49Songs like B, Better Have My Money, and Diamond surged on charts again, proving her ability to create

01:55viral moments without needing a new album. With over 100.7 million monthly listeners, Rihanna has proven

02:01once again that she is one of the most influential and powerful artists of her generation.

02:07And that? That's Legacy.