Most cumulative weeks at number one

79 – Elvis Presley
79 – Mariah Carey
59 – The Beatles
50 – Boyz II Men
47 – Usher
42 – Rihanna
37 – Michael Jackson
36 – Beyoncé
34 – Elton John
33 – Janet Jackson

Rihanna's #1's:

- SOS (2006) - 3 weeks at #1
- Umbrella (2007) - 7 weeks at #1
- Take A Bow (2008) - 1 week at #1
- Disturbia (2008) - 2 weeks at #1
- Live Your Life (2008) - 6 weeks at #1
- Rude Boy (2010) - 5 weeks at #1
- Love The Way You Lie (2010) - 7 weeks at #1
- What's My Name? (2010) - 1 week at #1
- Only Girl (2010) - 1 week at #1
- S&M (2011) - 1 week at #1
- We Found Love (2011) - 8 weeks at #1

= 42 weeks at #1

Average weeks at #1 per #1 hit = 3.8 weeks

Amazing
I can see her snatching Elvis and Mimi's wigs after 10 years

Good for her

congrats riri

So proud

1 more big hit and she will get to #4.

Congrats Rih

Damn Mariah at number 1 for females, number 1 overall, all without features

love it!

Legend status!

That Rihanna reign just won't let up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is so amazing CONGRATZ

I wanted a 43rd week