Beyoncé
By Akeem Atoyebi
American R&B legend Beyoncé, has attained unprecedented heights as she broke yet another record, becoming the most RIAA-certified female musician in history.
In a post on its X handle, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) disclosed that new certifications for several of Beyoncé’s releases, bringing her total certified titles to a whopping 103, more than any other female artist ever.
Her latest album ‘Cowboy Carter’ has now earned Platinum status, while hit singles ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages’ have gone 2x Platinum and Gold respectively. Additionally, 2022’s ‘Renaissance’ has gone 2x Platinum.
Other new certifications include 2003’s ‘Crazy In Love’ and 2013’s ‘Drunk In Love’, both with husband Jay-Z. The two songs have gone 8x Platinum.
Her highest certifications remain for songs ‘Halo’ and ‘Single Ladies’, both of which are certified 11x Platinum apiece.
