Beyoncé sets another record, having more RIAA-certified titles than any female artist
The ‘Cowboy Carter’ singer now has a record 103 RIAA certified titles.
Beyoncé just set and beat a whole new record!
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that the singer holds the most certified titles of any other female artist. She now has 103 titles with RIAA certifications.
The Cowboy Carter singer’s latest album earned Platinum honors, while “Texas Hold ‘Em” is now 2x-Platinum certified. The second single, “16 Carriages,» is now Gold certified. Meanwhile, her previous album, Renaissance, received 2x Platinum title.
Beyoncé’s recent albums weren’t the only pieces of work to earn her new certifications. Her duets with Jay-Z — “Drunk in Love” (2013) and “Crazy in Love” (2003) — both went 8x Platinum.
Songs and albums earn RIAA Gold certifications if they sell a minimum of 500,000 units. Titles that reach 1 million units sold earn Platinum certifications.
Multi-Platinum certifications are awarded at each increment of 1 million units sold. Diamond certifications are reserved for titles that 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 in a statement.
“Congratulations on this crowning milestone, Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records — and we see you, BeyHive, streaming on repeat!”
