Hip-hop superstar Nicki Minaj has paid tribute to global icon Rihanna, who recently achieved a historic milestone in hip-hop and pop music. According to Spotify, Rihanna has become the first female artist to have 10 songs with over one billion streams on the platform. Minaj was quick to express her admiration for the Barbadian singer, known as “bad gal Billi.”
In a rap verse celebrating Rihanna’s accomplishment, Minaj delivered slick bars that showcased her admiration for the “Anti” singer. She rapped, “Not bad gal billi poppin shit like a wheelie. I mean Poppin like a pilly. Like really. Man down cuz she making a Killy!!! SILLY! Bout to be pushin out a new kid like Gillie. Caribbean girls run it & AWWLLL these btchs know da dilly.”
Rihanna’s achievement is notable as she is the only female artist to accomplish this feat. Earlier this year, pop and R&B singer The Weeknd also reached a significant milestone, surpassing a hundred million monthly listeners on Spotify. Remarkably, over one-fifth of Spotify users listen exclusively to The Weeknd.
The ten tracks by Rihanna that have garnered over a billion streams on Spotify include “Diamonds,” “We Found Love” (with Calvin Harris), “Love on the Brain,” “Stay” (with Mikky Ekko), “This Is What You Came For” (with Calvin Harris), “Needed Me,” “Four Five Seconds” (with Kanye West & Paul McCartney), “Work” (with Drake), “Umbrella” (with Jay-Z), and “Love the Way You Lie” (with Eminem).
Amidst her achievements, Rihanna made her debut for Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton collection during Paris Fashion Week. The pop singer, who is expecting her second child with A$AP Rocky, also expressed her plans to release a new album. She stated her desire to release the album this year, emphasizing the need for the right background music to accompany her visuals, as she aims to create music and videos that truly embody her artistic vision.
Rihanna’s success, both in music and fashion, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Her dedication to her craft and her ground breaking achievements have solidified her status as an influential figure in the music industry. To experience her talent, listeners can stream Rihanna’s eighth studio album, ‘ANTI’ Deluxe, on Spotify.
