Rihanna ANTI Album to Hit 500 Weeks on Billboard 200
Rihanna Becomes First Black Woman’s Album to Hit 500 Weeks on Billboard 200
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Rihanna Just Made Music History Again — And the Culture Is Screaming “We Been Knew!”
Rihanna may not have dropped an album in nearly a decade, but her impact is clearly still doing laps around the industry. This week, the Barbadian queen made history when her eighth studio album, ANTI, officially crossed 500 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart — making it the first album by a Black woman to ever reach that milestone.
Let that sink in: half a thousand weeks. Nearly ten years. No promo. No new album in sight. And yet ANTI is still charting like it came out yesterday.
Released back in 2016, ANTI was more than music — it was an era, a cultural reset, a masterclass in how to break the mold and redefine yourself on your own terms. With hits like “Work,” “Needed Me,” and the soulful “Love on the Brain,” Rihanna blended R&B, pop, reggae, and attitude into a project that still feels fresh today. It’s no wonder the album has sold over 10 million copies in the U.S. and pulled in more than 5 billion streams worldwide.
When Rihanna caught wind of the milestone, she hopped on X (formerly Twitter) and kept it short, humble, and very RiRi:
“God ain’t forget bout me!”
And listen — the Navy felt that. Because whether she’s giving us music, makeup, fashion, or motherhood, Rihanna’s presence stays divine.
Fans across social media immediately lit up with celebration. One person said ANTI wasn’t just a moment, but “a whole era people still haven’t gotten over.”
Another fan reminded her that God didn’t forget — He just needed the world to catch up to who she already is. And of course, some Navy members jokingly begged for a new album before we hit 500 weeks of waiting.
But beyond the memes and excitement, this moment highlights something bigger: Rihanna’s legacy continues to grow even when she’s silent.
ANTI has seen a 20% jump in vinyl sales, and the success is still boosting Roc Nation’s market value past the billion-dollar mark. Nearly a decade later, the album is still feeding the culture, inspiring new artists, and proving that timeless music doesn’t fade — it multiplies.
And while fans will always hold out hope for R9, Rihanna has been busy building an empire and raising her babies with A$AP Rocky. Not long ago, she even blessed the internet by finally sharing photos and videos of her first child — another moment that had social media in a chokehold.
One thing is clear: whether she’s in the studio, on a runway, or minding her business at home, Rihanna stays winning. And her impact? Still unmatched.
500 weeks. No skips. No promo. Big history. Black woman magic. Rihanna did THAT.
