You can’t talk about game changers in the music industry without talking about Rihanna. The Caribbean Queen — also known as the “good girl gone bad,” RiRi or simply, Ri — has come a long way since her pre-Roc Nation days. In the two decades since her debut, Robyn Fenty went from an emerging artist from Barbados to one of the most prolific hitmakers of our time.
In 2005, Rihanna dropped her first single “Pon De Replay” off her debut album, Music of the Sun. At just 17, the singer was already experiencing her first major hit: the reggae-influenced club track peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 27 weeks on the chart. But she quickly proved she was no one-hit wonder. The following year, her track “SOS” spent three weeks crowning the chart. Now, she has dozens of charting hits under her belt, including 14 No. 1s and features with Drake, Britney Spears, Eminem and more. In 2023, her hit-filled discography earned her the coveted Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner slot, where she delivered a 13-minute set that reminded fans of the powerhouse she truly is.
Her successes even go beyond music: RiRi launched her Fenty Beauty line of cosmetics and skincare products in 2017 and lingerie brand Savage X Fenty in 2018. Plus, her style is always turning heads (in the best way possible) — whether she’s red-carpet ready or simply taking a stroll around town.
With a Navy of fans willing to wait for her next musical release, there’s no doubt that Rihanna has already made a lasting mark on the Hot 100. Take a look back at her 30 biggest hits on the chart below.
Rihanna’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits ranking is based on weekly performance on the Hot 100 (through Aug. 30, 2025). Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at lower spots earning the least. Due to changes in chart methodology over the years, eras are weighted differently to account for chart turnover rates during various periods.