Rihanna has officially made history in the international pop scene with one of her hit musical projects. Her 2016 album, ANTI, became the first album by a Black female artist to spend 500 weeks on the Billboard 200, a historic accomplishment over a decade after its debut.

The achievement, certified by ChartData, demonstrates the Barbadian superstar’s lasting global presence in music, culture, and design. The album, which includes genre-blending songs like “Work”, “Needed Me”, and “Love on the Brain”, has sold 10 million copies in the United States, received over 5 billion streams, and is still resonating with new audiences.

Rihanna praised the achievement on X, writing: “God ain’t forget bout me!” Top contributors on the album included Drake, who performs on “Work”, SZA on a remix edition, and producers such as Boi-1da, who helped create its unique Pop-Reggae-R&B combination. The milestone has reportedly sparked a 20% increase in vinyl reissue sales, boosting revenue for Roc Nation, which has surpassed a $1 billion total market value.