Beyoncé’s RIAA record is unmatched by any female artist in the music industry. According to reports, she now has 103 RIAA titles to her name, making her the very first female artist to achieve the feat.
According to an announcement from Tuesday, December 17, from The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the singer holds the most certified titles of any other female artist. She now has 103 titles with RIAA certifications.
Some of Beyoncé’s RIAA Certified Songs and Albums
The talented singer’s latest album got Platinum honors, while “Texas Hold ‘Em” is now 2x-Platinum certified. The second single in the album, “16 Carriages,” is now Gold certified. Meanwhile, her previous album, Renaissance, has gotten a 2x Platinum title. Aside from her recent albums, her other, much older pieces of work have also earned her new certifications.
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For example, her duets with Jay-Z in “Drunk in Love” (2013) and “Crazy in Love” (2003) both went 8x Platinum. Songs and albums can only attain RIAA Gold certifications after selling at least 500,000 units. If a title reaches 1 million units sold, it earns Platinum certifications.
Meanwhile, multi-platinum certifications are awarded at each increment of 1 million units sold. Diamond certifications are reserved for titles that have been able to sell 10 million copies. “We are so excited to recognize the incredible talent, hard work, and creative spirit reflected across diverse genres,” said RIAA President and COO Michele Ballantyne.
“Congratulations on this crowning milestone, Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records — and we see you, BeyHive, streaming on repeat!”
Other Stars Who Recently Got RIAA Certification
Beyoncé’s RIAA accomplishment comes after a December 16 announcement that praised Taylor Swift for earning the highest certification for her 6x-Platinum LP “The Tortured Poets Department” album.
Another artist who also went 5x platinum is the black cowboy Shaboozey. He won the highest Class of 2024 certification award after his single, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” went 5x-Platinum. Billie Eilish also earned the most certified titles of 2024, with a total of 10, thanks to her latest album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft.”
Its singles “Birds of a Feather,” “Lunch,” “Chihiro,” and “Wildflower” went platinum, and “Skinny,” “Blue, “The Greatest,” “L’Amour De Ma Vie,” and “The Diner” have gone gold.
When Did Beyoncé Start Her Music Career?
The RIAA-certified Beyoncé started her music career in the early 1990s when she formed Girl’s Tyme with childhood friends. In 1992, the girl’s group appeared on the television talent show “Star Search,” though they did not win, it set them on the path to pursue music.
They rebranded the group in 1996, changing its name to Destiny’s Child and releasing their debut album in 1998. Beyoncé decided to go solo in 2003, releasing her debut album “Dangerously in Love.” It was well-received and won five Grammy Awards. Decades later, she has received more accolades, including being named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard.
Beyonce’s RIAA Achievements Are Great, But She Has More Awards
Aside from Beyoncé’s RIAA certifications, she has also received 725 awards throughout her career, making her one of the most awarded artists in history. The “Drunk in Love” singer currently holds the record for winning the most Grammys by any artist, with 32 awards from 99 nominations.
She has won 30 MTV Video Music Awards, tying for the most in the show’s history. She is also the most-awarded artist at the BET Awards, with 36 wins.
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As for Billboard Music Awards, Beyoncé has won 28 of them. That makes her the third-highest awardee artist in the show’s history.
This year alone, the iconic musician was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance for “16 CARRIAGES,” Best Country Duo/Group Performance alongside Miley Cyrus for “II MOST WANTED,” Best Country Song for “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” Best Country Album, Best Americana Performance for “YA YA” and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “LEVII’S JEANS” with Post Malone.
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