Oct

31

2011

Music Minute!

Written by Trent | Filed under Beyonce,Music Minute,Rihanna

Did you know that Beyonce and Rihanna were tied in second place among artists with the most #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 during the 2000-2009 decade?

Both women scored 5 #1 singles on the Hot 100 during that 10-year period and ranked second behind Usher who landed 7 chart-toppers. Beyonce’s first #1 single in that time – and her first #1 as a solo artist – was ‘Crazy in Love’, which peaked at the summit on July 12th 2003. Rihanna, on the other hand, notched her first #1 song on May 13th 2006 with ‘SOS’.

Notably, Rihanna has since clocked 5 additional #1 singles on the Hot 100. However, Beyonce has yet to return to the top following ‘Single Ladies’ in 2008 and remains with a total of 5 career chart-toppers as a solo act.

Now you know!

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17 Comments

1. Bibie says:

   October 31, 2011 at 12:22 pm

   Oooo Trent why u do dat, this is sure to cause a stan war.
   But to add my 2 cents
   I feel despite the fact that Ri has 10 number ones
   Beyonce is a much better artist
   However, Bey can improve on her originality and innovation and rihanna on her enitre skill set
2. Kevin says:

   October 31, 2011 at 12:25 pm

   Compare album sales next time, Trent…That may show who’s the better artist.
3. Katiexx says:

   October 31, 2011 at 12:35 pm

   Oh TRENT PLEASE ADD BEYONCE’S 5 HITS have held 37 WEEKS AT NO.1 (SOLO). Thanks
4. Katiexx says:

   October 31, 2011 at 12:35 pm

   Compared to Rihanna’s 10 *
5. Julien says:

   October 31, 2011 at 12:36 pm

   Beyonce is NOT a better artist than Rihanna.
6. the kiddz says:

   October 31, 2011 at 1:53 pm

   Doesn’t Beyonce still have more weeks at #1 than Rihanna?
7. KendallJamaal says:

   October 31, 2011 at 2:08 pm

   Oh, he can’t help the shade to Queen Knowles-Carter..
8. BeyBoy says:

   October 31, 2011 at 2:38 pm

   Why are the Beyonce stans angry? A fact is a fact and this is a fact. We all know Beyonce >>>>>>>>>>> Rihanna talent wise so why are the rest of you so defensive?
9. chris says:

   October 31, 2011 at 2:40 pm

   soooooo why don’t you stans get so hype for the other music minut posts?
10. Ariana says:

    October 31, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    #1′s mean nothing when it comes to talent so who cares? Beyoncé slays this girl; enough said.
11. Dmb says:

    October 31, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    I think Beyonce is more talented but compared to Rihanna Bey’s songs are BORRRRRING.
12. rory says:

    October 31, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    @Dmb
    I totally agree. Beyonce is obviously the better singer, but Rihanna’s music is a lot better. For some reason, i never get bored listening to her. She’s always relevant
13. diegobestan says:

    October 31, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    beyonce’s 5 #1 singles=37 weeks at #1 Rihanna’s 10 #1 singles 27 weeks @ #1 ….. beyonce is still #winning quality not quantity
14. Ugh says:

    October 31, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    “Beyonce is NOT a better artist than Rihanna.”

    blasphemy!!!!!!!!
15. jasmine says:

    October 31, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Beyonce has 16 grammys…end of story
16. gdboyratedloud says:

    October 31, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    le queen will have 11 number ones soon o and @ kevin
    DIN – 8.5 million/ MOTS – 2 million
    Bday – 6 million/ AGLM – 4 million
    IASF – 7 million/ GGGB – 9 million
    4 – 1.8 million/ Rated R – 3 million
    -/ Loud – 5.5 million
17. Shawn says:

    November 1, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Rihanna makes better music, Bey is just the better singer thats all there is to it

    Grammy’s dont equal talent. Im sure her daddy being 1 of the heads on the Grammy’s committee had NOTHING to do with those wins. Notice without him her music is taking a MAJOR downfall