Beyoncé Achieves Milestone as First Female Artist with Three Albums Exceeding One Billion Streams

In late 2011, Beyoncé captivated audiences with her exclusive concert series, '4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé,' held at the iconic Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Over four unforgettable nights, she performed tracks from her critically acclaimed album, '4,' to a sold-out crowd, creating an intimate atmosphere that showcased her vocal prowess and stage presence. Released on June 24, 2011, the album quickly gained traction, achieving platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on August 1, 2011, after shipping over one million copies to retail stores. By December 2015, '4' had sold 1.5 million copies in the U.S., solidifying its status as a significant work in her discography. The album's popularity continued to soar, reaching one billion streams on Spotify by February 5, 2018, making Beyoncé the first female artist to have three albums surpass this milestone. The '4 Intimate Nights' concerts not only celebrated the album's success but also highlighted Beyoncé's evolution as an artist, leaving a lasting impression on fans and critics alike.