“The first-ever Icon Award was created to honor an artist whose body of work has made a profound influence over pop music on a global level,” show producer Larry Klein said. “Rihanna’s iconic and innovative sound has enabled her to become one of the most influential and bestselling artists of all time.”
Someone stahp it. The other stans are about to have heart attacks.
“The first-ever Icon Award was created to honor an artist whose body of work has made a profound influence over pop music on a global level,” show producer Larry Klein said. “Rihanna’s iconic and innovative sound has enabled her to become one of the most influential and bestselling artists of all time.”
Sis, if I was pressed I'd run to Blogs and make a thread listing all the reasons I think she doesn't deserve this award, but I'm not. I'm more amused, hence the laughter. Awarding an individual for innovative music when she's nothing more than the face of a 100 strong writing and production team is hilarious.
She’s sold 50 million albums and 180 million singles worldwide, making her the bestselling digital artist of all time. And with 4 billion views on her oft-provocative music videos, she’s the most watched artist on Vevo/YouTube.
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Her consistent onslaught of material -- for four consecutive years she’s released a new album in November -- has allowed the singer an unrivaled radio, chart and pop cultural dominance.
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“Rihanna’s iconic and innovative sound has enabled her to become one of the most influential and bestselling artists of all time.”
So proud of her. 
Living Legend and The Queen of Pop! 
Queen of all universes 
