Beyoncé isn’t going to let Taylor Swift take her throne that simply.
On December 17, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) introduced that Beyoncé now holds 103 licensed titles, surpassing all different feminine artists. The information comes simply at some point after Swift earned recognition for her 6x Platinum album The Tortured Poets Department — the very best certification stage earned in 2024.
The RIAA celebrated Beyoncé’s achievement, with President and COO Michele Ballantyne saying in an announcement, “We are so excited to recognise the unimaginable expertise, laborious work, and artistic spirit mirrored throughout various genres. Congratulations on this crowning milestone, Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records — and we see you, BeyHive, streaming on repeat!”
Among Beyoncé’s newest certifications are Platinum honours for her latest album, 2024’s Cowboy Carter, whereas hits like Texas Hold ‘Em and 16 Carriages earned 2x Platinum and Gold, respectively. Her earlier album, 2022’s Renaissance, continues to soar with 2x Platinum recognition.
Even her iconic collaborations with Jay-Z, Drunk in Love (2013) and Crazy in Love, (2003) are nonetheless breaking limitations, each now licensed 8x Platinum.
Songs and albums earn RIAA Gold certifications in the event that they promote a minimal of 500,000 items. Titles that attain 1 million items offered earn Platinum certifications, with Multi-Platinum awarded at each further 1 million items. Diamond certifications are reserved for titles that promote 10 million copies, making these achievements a real testomony to an artist’s business affect.
