The music video for Rihanna and Jay-Z’s hit song “Umbrella” has officially joined YouTube’s Billion Views Club, making it rain views for the iconic duo

Oh, what a downpour of views! Rihanna’s “Umbrella” music video featuring Jay-Z has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube as of Thursday (Feb. 22), marking a milestone 15 years after its initial upload.

The video, a nostalgic relic of the late 2000s, begins with Jay-Z delivering his verses against a backdrop of cascading sparks, surrounded by models clad in dark hoodies and sunglasses.

Then, the spotlight shifts to a 21-year-old Rihanna, wielding umbrella props as she elegantly dances amidst splashes of water, transitioning seamlessly across various settings. Notably, there’s a scene where the future Fenty Beauty mogul is adorned head-to-toe in silver paint, adding to the visual allure of the production.

“When the sun shines, we’ll shine together/ Told you I’ll be here forever,” she sings on the iconic track. “Said I’ll always be your friend/ Took an oath, I’mma stick it out to the end.”

“Umbrella” soared to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2007 and held its reign for a remarkable seven weeks, securing its place as one of Rihanna’s most prominent chart-toppers to this day.

Similarly, for the “Empire State of Mind” rapper, “Umbrella” stands as a monumental achievement. With only one song surpassing its success on the Hot 100 thus far, Jay-Z’s 2003 collaboration with now-wife Beyoncé, “Crazy in Love,” reigned supreme for an impressive eight weeks.

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“Umbrella” ascended to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2007, maintaining its dominance for an impressive seven weeks, solidifying its status as one of Rihanna’s standout chart-toppers to date.

Likewise, for the “Empire State of Mind” rapper, “Umbrella” marks a significant milestone. With only one song eclipsing its success on the Hot 100 thus far, Jay-Z’s 2003 collaboration with now-wife Beyoncé, “Crazy in Love,” held the top position for an impressive eight weeks.