Rihanna tops 100 million gold & platinum song certifications

Posted by: b3rrilyn in NaijaVibe.Net Jul 2, 2015

Rihanna has surpassed more than 100 million gold & platinum song certifications, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Moving her to No. 1 on RIAA’s list of artists with the most digital single awards, the Recording Industry Association of America announced on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 that Rihanna has become the first�artist to surpass RIAA’s 100 million cumulative singles award threshold.�
‘Gold & Platinum is the industry’s premier way to celebrate achievement in the marketplace. We’ve given awards to artists for nearly 60 years, but it’s rare that we have the opportunity to recognize a milestone like the one Rihanna has reached. Congratulations to Rihanna! She has not only surpassed RIAA’s one-hundred million mark, but also is the first artist to do so. It’s an historic feat and a testament to an extraordinary career,” Cary Sherman, Chairman & CEO, RIAA said in a release. “�