The music video for Rihanna‘s “Umbrella” featuring Jay-Z has more than 1 billion streams on YouTube, 15 years after it was first uploaded.
Rihanna and JAY-Z global hit surpasses Billion streams on YouTube
Rihanna and Jay-Z's Song "Umbrella" Surpasses Billion Views on YouTube
The 2000s track sat atop the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks ━ originally released 'Umbrella' written by Jay-Z, Kuk Harrell, The-Dream and Christopher Stewart.
Jay-Z rapping in front of a curtain of falling sparks, flanked by a troupe of models wearing dark hoodies and sunglasses.
At the time, the 21-year-old Rih Rih takes over, armed with umbrella props as she gracefully dodges splashes of water and performs choreography in a number of settings. “When the sun shines, we’ll shine together/ Told you I’ll be here forever,” RiRi sings. “Said I’ll always be your friend/ Took an oath, I’mma stick it out to the end.” At one point, we see the future Fenty Beauty founder painted silver from head to toe.
Revisit “Umbrella” music video below.