Katy Perry's 'Roar' Reaches Historic 15x Platinum Certification

On July 2, 2024, Katy Perry's single "Roar" was certified 15x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating 15 million sales in the United States. This milestone makes "Roar" the highest certified single by a female artist in the country. Released on August 10, 2013, as the lead single from Perry's fourth studio album, Prism, the song quickly gained widespread popularity with its empowering lyrics and infectious melody. Revisit the music video below.

The music video for "Roar," featuring Perry surviving in a jungle after a plane crash and becoming the "Queen of the Jungle," has also achieved remarkable success. As of May 2024, the video has surpassed 4 billion views on YouTube, making it the most-viewed video by a female artist on the platform. This highlights the song's enduring appeal and significant impact on popular culture.

"Roar" is part of Prism, which also includes hits like "Dark Horse" and "Unconditionally." The success of "Roar" contributed to Katy Perry becoming the first artist to have three RIAA Diamond-certified singles in the U.S., with "Roar" joining "Firework" and "Dark Horse" in this prestigious category.

In addition to its commercial success, "Roar" received critical acclaim, earning nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 56th Grammy Awards. Perry's performance of the song has been praised for its inspirational message of self-empowerment and resilience.

Katy Perry, 'Roar' music video: