Rihanna’s Love Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2025]

Love The Way You LieEminem Ft. Rihanna8rank/position

Eminem – Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

One of the charms of duet love songs is the call-and-response.

“Love The Way You Lie” is a piece where you can enjoy that dynamic, released by Eminem and Rihanna.

The song portrays a complicated romantic relationship: it’s striking how the tsundere-style woman, angry at her boyfriend’s lies yet forgiving him, trades lines with the man who, despite initiating a breakup, ends up saying, “Come back to me after all.”

LOYALTY.Kendrick Lamar ft. Rihanna9rank/position

Kendrick Lamar – LOYALTY. ft. Rihanna

A smooth track that sings about pledging loyalty in both platonic and romantic relationships.

It’s a collaboration between American rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer Rihanna, sampling Bruno Mars’s 2016 track “24K Magic.”

Hate That I Love You ft. Ne-YoRihanna10rank/position

Rihanna – Hate That I Love You ft. Ne-Yo

Rihanna and Ne-Yo’s first collaboration.

The lyrics portray a woman taking the initiative, telling the man she loves him, needs him, and can’t leave him.

Unable to endure a love spent apart, it’s a song where the woman boldly proposes that they stay together forever.

Why not try being proactive yourself, too?

Only Girl (In The World)Rihanna11rank/position

Rihanna – Only Girl (In The World)

A Rihanna track that stylishly sings about a real, down-to-earth woman—perfect for lifting the spirits of anyone feeling low after a fight.

It’s been played in apparel shops and all sorts of places, so chances are many of you have heard it before!

Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna12rank/position

Rihanna – Stay ft. Mikky Ekko

This is a ballad that conveys emotions welling up from the depths of the heart, carried by a gentle piano melody.

Rihanna, the singer from Barbados, weaves a poignant yet powerful harmony together with American singer-songwriter Mikky Ekko, evoking deep empathy.

Featured on the album “Unapologetic,” it was released in December 2012 and reached the top five in more than 24 countries worldwide.

It topped the charts in many countries, including Bulgaria, Canada, and Denmark, and its Grammy performance received high acclaim.

This work resonates with anyone facing the pain of heartbreak, regret, and the complexities of love.

With simple yet profound emotional expression and universal themes, it remains a classic that continues to soothe the hearts of many listeners.

Umbrella (ft. JAY-Z)Rihanna13rank/position

Rihanna – Umbrella (Orange Version) (Official Music Video) ft. JAY-Z

Released in March 2007, this song is a landmark track that dramatically changed Rihanna’s career.

Through a beautiful metaphor of weathering rainy days and tough times together, it speaks to unconditional love and support.

Jay-Z’s cool rap is memorable, and it helped kickstart the success of the album Good Girl Gone Bad.

The track spent seven consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over six million copies worldwide, becoming a massive hit.

It resonates deeply with listeners and offers strength no matter how you’re feeling—an R&B masterpiece recommended for a wide audience.

WorkRihanna14rank/position

Rihanna – Work (Explicit) ft. Drake

It was playing everywhere for a while, so many of you probably remember it.

This is a collaboration between the songstress everyone knows, Rihanna, and her ex-boyfriend, Drake, the Canadian rapper at the forefront of the hip-hop scene.

Rihanna tries to distract herself from heartbreak by throwing herself into work, while Drake’s lyrics plead, “Come back to me!”—a striking contrast.

Drake’s line, “Even if there were twins, I’d choose you,” is the best.