Eminem and Rihanna’s unforgettable hit “Love the Way You Lie” has been BRIT Certified 6× Platinum in the United Kingdom.
The song, released in 2010, continues to prove its lasting impact more than a decade after topping charts around the world.
At the time of its release, the emotional duet dominated airwaves and playlists, spending seven weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became an instant classic for its raw storytelling and the chemistry between Eminem and Rihanna. Even today, the song maintains massive streaming numbers and emotional relevance.
Recently, “Love the Way You Lie” also surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify. It has become Eminem’s sixth track to hit that milestone – the first such achievement for a hip hop artist. The song adds around one million daily streams, a remarkable figure for a track that is 15 years old.
Awards and Worldwide Recognition
Upon release, the single swept award ceremonies across multiple categories, from the Teen Choice Awards to the Billboard Music Awards, BMI Pop and Urban Awards, and even the Soul Train and People’s Choice Awards. The song’s global success showed its universal appeal. It came as no surprise, as it blended pop appeal with hip hop intensity.
Moreover, the song has been certified in almost every major market, proving its unwavering popularity:
A Timeless Collaboration
Even today, “Love the Way You Lie” remains one of Eminem’s most streamed and beloved collaborations. The track’s emotional honesty, combined with Rihanna’s haunting vocals, created a song that transcends genres and generations.
While many hits fade with time, this one continues to grow. It has become both a chart-topping single and a cultural landmark, one that captures pain, passion, and the power of truth in music.
'Love The Way You Lie', the single by @Eminem featuring @rihanna, is now #BRITcertified 6x Platinum pic.twitter.com/oSuODjM0SQ
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) November 7, 2025
