reddit/@popculturechatRihanna has become the leading female musician on Spotify after achieving the highest number of listeners who use the platform each month. The milestone comes a full decade after the release of her last studio album, ‘Anti,’ in 2016. The achievement demonstrates her music remains popular among listeners during the streaming music period.
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The news sparked immediate celebration and disbelief among fans on Reddit’s pop culture forums. Many were stunned to realize it has been ten years since a proper Rihanna album. One user posted “It’s been 10 years for real?” together with a shocked GIF. Another person said “Her longevity is insane!”
The increase in listeners happens because TikTok viral moments have led people to discover music. TikTok has revived multiple Rihanna songs from her past. “Breakin’ Dishes” has been trending for months, while songs like “Disturbia” and “Where Have You Been” are also circulating widely. The rediscovery of her music through nostalgia creates an opportunity for younger listeners to discover her work.
One parent said “I couldn’t figure out why my 16-year-old was listening to a b-side from a decade-old album” after being told the song originates from 2007’s ‘Good Girl Gone Bad.’ Another user explained the situation by saying “Almost 2 decades.” This led to people joking about their aging feelings.
The milestone has intensified calls for new music. The highly upvoted plea said “RIRI COME BACK WE NEED NEW BOPS.” People made jokes about needing a way to summon her. “What is the Rihanna bat signal?” one fan wondered. Yet some argue her extended hiatus is strategic. “She did it right. You’re supposed to leave when you’re on top of the world,” a user noted.
The conversation turned toward Taylor Swift because Rihanna had surpassed her. Several comments made lighthearted jabs about Swift’s strategy of releasing multiple album variants. Many people believe that album releases do not affect monthly Spotify listener counts. One user explained “People don’t actually get what monthly listeners is.”
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Rihanna’s recent ventures continue to keep her in the public eye. She also recently declared herself the gloss boss in a promotional video. Furthermore, Celine Dion has made claims about one of Rihanna’s hits. In other news, Rihanna took time to celebrate Barbados independence with a heartfelt tribute.
