Rihanna - Umbrella Ft. Jay-z Apr 2026

: Topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks.

: The first verse was reportedly written in just 60 seconds , and the entire song was completed in about 15 minutes.

: Tom Holland ’s 2017 Lip Sync Battle performance of the song remains one of the most viewed viral videos in the show's history. Mary J. Blige on Turning Down Rihanna's 'Umbrella' - TikTok Rihanna - Umbrella ft. JAY-Z

: The track has been covered by a wide variety of artists, including Taylor Swift , The Baseballs , Manic Street Preachers , and All Time Low .

Directed by Chris Applebaum, the video is famous for its edgy aesthetic and high-fashion visuals: : Topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks

: Rihanna and JAY-Z won the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2008.

"Umbrella" became one of the most successful singles of the 2000s: Mary J

: Before reaching Rihanna, the song was famously turned down by Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige .