Beyoncé is now the most RIAA-certified female artist in history

nme.com:

Beyoncé has broken yet another record, now becoming the most RIAA-certified female musician in history.Yesterday (December 17), The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced new certifications for several of Beyoncé’s releases, bringing her total certified titles to a whopping 103, more than any other female artist ever.Per the RIAA, the record comes as several of her albums and singles received new certifications.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.The record-breaking feat comes as Beyoncé in November become the most-nominated musician in Grammy history.

She previously tied Jay-Z with 88 nominations apiece, but has since been nominated for a whopping 11 awards at next year’s Grammys, all for ‘Cowboy Carter’.