Rihanna & Eminem’s “The Monster” Joins YouTube’s Billion-Views Club
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Rihanna and Eminem have logged another milestone together: the video for their 2013 hit “The Monster” has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, more than a decade after its release on The Marshall Mathers LP2. The track spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2013–14.
It’s the duo’s second collaboration to clear the mark. “Love the Way You Lie,” from Eminem’s 2010 album Recovery, has already topped 3 billion views on the platform.
Although Rihanna has been spending her time in the boardroom as an executive for her Fenty brand, music lovers are still listening to her songs, despite her not releasing an album in nearly 10 years. Hot97 recently reported that the “Umbrella” singer is the top Black female artist on Spotify, with over 101 million monthly listeners.
The fresh milestone lands as Rihanna continues to post blockbuster streaming numbers despite nearly a decade without a studio album. Last week, hip-hop station Hot 97 reported she is the most-listened-to Black woman on Spotify, with roughly 100–101 million monthly listeners.
In a recent social media post, the singer thanked her fans for being with her since she left Barbados to embark on her musical journey.
“20 years ago, I left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music! So many of you were a part of my life and career since the very beginning, and some of you have joined the adventure along the way. I’m forever grateful to all of you. Each of you played a very crucial role in where this journey has taken me thus far! I just wanted to take this moment to say thank you! Thank you for the greatest first 20 years ever!”
Rihanna also marked 20 years since her debut this summer, thanking fans in a public message celebrating two decades in music.
Editor’s note: Several outlets reported that “The Monster” is Rihanna’s 12th and Eminem’s 9th video to pass one billion views; exact tallies vary by methodology (lead vs. featured credits)
