[2AM]

Originally posted by BPD

in what way?

Accomplishments made at both of their second albums. Katy's accomplishments at the end of the TD era > Rihanna's at the end of AGLM's.

[i spit on haters]

Originally posted by coolcristobal

I thought it was Lady Gaga who was the most downloaded artist of all time?? X-Factor lied to me!!!!

The X-factor always serves exaggeration tea. I thought everyone knew this.

[MiguelPortugal]

Originally posted by RîhMark

"Singles artists" dont typically sell 25 million albums worldwide in 6 years.

Really? No wonder why... She released 6 albums in 7 years. And even in 2008 she re-released Good Girl Gone Bad. That's why she has sold 25 million albums - because she just doesn't stop releasing new material. Selling 25 million copies isn't that big deal when you have released 6 studio albums.

[satellites.™]

Originally posted by Kats

She may be close, but I don't think she has crossed that yet.
6 Million + 12 Million + 5.4 Million = 23.4 Million
We'll even give her an extra million, she still hasn't crossed it.

What's the 6 million and what's the 12 million? Cause I know damn well The Fame didn't sell 12 million without the Monster added on to it.

[Cap10Planet]

Originally posted by RobynYoBank

Wait, where's the source on this? I recall seeing earlier today that just-released numbers following last week had Rolling in the Deep behind Hey Soul Sister and Dynamite.

"Rolling in the Deep" surpassed "Dynamite" a month or two ago, making it the best-selling digital single by a British act. It sold 5.81 million in just 2011:

Though it seemed a foregone conclusion months ago, Adele's "21" and her "Rolling in the Deep" single finish 2011 as the United States' top-selling album and song according to Nielsen SoundScan. "21" sold 5.82 million copies last year, while "Rolling" moved 5.81 million downloads.

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/chart...05783552.story
It sold an 100k+ in 2010. So those figures are correct.

[SaDaré]

Originally posted by FAME.

But she has more albums than all of them and releases them more frequently so obviously it's going to be more?

Don't hurt them with the truth. Anyway alright Rih.

[FAME.]

Originally posted by KoreanDream

Rihanna may have a lot of singles, and yes, that does increase her chances of being at the top of this list, but no matter how you cut it, 47 million is impressive. Especially considering that the US hasn't been as supporting of her the last 2 years as they were in the GGGB days.

I never said it wasn't impressive. Congrats to Rihanna but acting this like it's some sort of outstanding feat in comparison to everyone else is If me and you are selling lemonade and you have 15 pitchers and I have 8...clearly when inventory is being taken you're going to have accumulated more sales than me.... considering you had more to sell in the first place. This is like...expected pretty much is all I'm saying. Werk though I suppose.

[Vixens]

Originally posted by coolcristobal

I thought it was Lady Gaga who was the most downloaded artist of all time?? X-Factor lied to me!!!!

X-Factor exaggerate too much.

[Rolland]

it's truly a great accomplishment. she's been huge.

[RihMark]

MOTS: 2 mill
AGLM: 4 mill
GGGB: 17 mill
Rated R: 5 mill
Loud: 11 million
Talk That Talk: 4 million

This equals 43 million. So either Im way off and collabs arent included or I over estimated and collabs count.

[2AM]

Originally posted by satellites™

What's the 6 million and what's the 12 million? Cause I know damn well The Fame didn't sell 12 million without the Monster added on to it.

That's what I've been told by several Monsters before. I've also seen it cited in several places as well, I couldn't tell you where the sources are though. I'm sure a Monster has them.

[Hustle.]

Originally posted by RîhMark

So either Im way off and collabs arent included or I over estimated and collabs count.

Features aren't included.

[infinite-desire]

Congrats.

[Cheers]

[thewaitinggame]

The figure doesn't count collabos. She's easily the best selling singles and album artist since she started worldwide also.

[Cap10Planet]

Originally posted by Hustle.

Collaborations aren't included.

So, she would have been really over-the-top with "Live Your Life," "Take Care," "Run This Town" and "Love The Way You Lie."

[satellites.™]

Originally posted by Kats

That's what I've been told by several Monsters before. I've also seen it cited in several places as well, I couldn't tell you where the sources are though. I'm sure a Monster has them.

Girl, The Fame+Monster sold about 16 million together, split that how you want, but that is the total.

[BPD]

Originally posted by Kats

Accomplishments made at both of their second albums. Katy's accomplishments at the end of the TD era > Rihanna's at the end of AGLM's.

Guuuuuuurl!

[RihMark]

#oop features dont count. You fools look a mess.

[KoreanDream]

Originally posted by FAME.

I never said it wasn't impressive. Congrats to Rihanna but acting this like it's some sort of outstanding feat in comparison to everyone else is If me and you are selling lemonade and you have 15 pitchers and I have 8...clearly when inventory is being taken you're going to have accumulated more money than me.... considering you had more to sell in the first place. This is like...expected pretty much is all I'm saying. Werk though I suppose.

I acknowledge that she has the six albums on her side, but you have to remember that just because you have six albums doesn't automatically mean you're going to have huge digital sales. It's an advantage, yes, but regardless of how many albums or singles, 47 million is always impressive. Especially when it places her as the best selling digital artist of all time in the United States, at age 23.