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Rihanna & Drake’s ‘What’s My Name’ Music Video Reaches 1 Billion YouTube Views

RiRi and Drake's collaboration topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart upon its 2010 release.

Rihanna ft. Drake, "What's My Name?"

Rihanna ft. Drake, "What's My Name?"

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Rihanna and Drake’s sultry “What’s My Name?” music video has officially reached one billion YouTube views, 13 years since its release in 2010.

In the clip, the rumored ex-couple gets cozy in a convenience store, before cuddling up in a New York apartment, drinking wine, holding hands and even having a little pillow fight.


RiRi and Drake’s collaboration topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart upon its 2010 release, and also hit No. 1 on Digital Songs. Over the years, the two R&B powerhouses have collaborated a number of times on songs like 2016’s “Too Good,” 2016’s “Work” and 2011’s “Take Care.”

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“What’s My Name?” was featured on Rihanna’s November 2010 album, Loud, which was certified 3x platinum by the Recording Industry Associated of America and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album also topped Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Watch Rihanna’s “What’s My Name” music video featuring Drake below.

This article was first published by Billboard U.S.

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Jessie Reyez at the SOCAN Awards in Toronto on Oct. 26, 2027.
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Jessie Reyez at the SOCAN Awards in Toronto on Oct. 26, 2027.

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