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We're an Army, Better Yet a Navy - Rihanna fans have been stanning for the singer since 2005, but the term "Rihanna Navy" wasn't a concrete name until Rih sang the "G4L" lyrics, "We're an army, better yet a navy," in 2009. It was 2010 when she first acknowledged the Navy and the rest is history. Rihanna and her #NavyRDie fans have a strong, honest bond which allows her to love, tease and playfully make fun of her fans. Not to mention, she also lets her fans confide in her during pivotal moments in their lives.Today for 4/20, Rihanna blessed her Navy with the Harmony Korine-directed video for "Needed Me." She gifts her fans, jokes with them and comforts them. The Navy wouldn't have it any other way. Check out some of the standout social media and IRL interactions Rih has had with her 60 milion-deep, ride-or-die fanbase. — Janice Llamoca ...

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Rih's Fanbase Is Better Than Your Fanbase - That's of course if you have a fanbase. The #RihannaNavy made it possible for Rihanna to break some RIAA records, like becoming the first artist to surpass the 100 million cumulative singles threshold.(Photo: Rihanna via Twitter)

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Education Is First - The Navy breathes Rihanna and would most likely sell all their worldly possessions to see Rih in person. But like any good leader, Rihanna wants her followers to make education their priority.(Photo: Rihanna via Twitter)

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Inside Jokes Come to Life - If you avidly await every new update from Rihanna on Instagram, chances are you're 100 percent familiar with Rihanna's stick figure alter ego Rhenna. The Navy proves their loyalty once again by bringing Rhenna to life. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Birthday Shoutouts Are Actually Acknowledged - Every day, millions of unread tweets and dedications are sent to celebrities on their birthdays. The Navy doesn't go unheard. If you're curious, watch the 2015 birthday dedication video here.(Photo: Rihanna via Twitter)

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Ride or Die - Obviously there's only one option for the Navy.(Photo: Rihanna via Twitter)

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When in Paris - During a video shoot in 2014, Rihanna ran off set and jumped straight into the arms of her adoring Navy in France. No security present. That's love.(Photo: Splash News)

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Love Pours Out of Rihanna's Pores - If love isn't expressed with profanity, then it isn't real.(Photo: Rihanna via Twitter)

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Spellchecking Without Giving a Damn - A true fan-artist relationship is solidified when your idol corrects your spelling in the most unapologetic way.(Photo: Rihanna via Twitter)

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She Wins, #RihannaNavy Wins - Without the Navy, Rihanna wouldn't be one of the most successful artists of her time.(Photo: Rihanna via Twitter)

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No Boredom in the Navy - True. You never know what'll happen when you're part of the Navy. You may get a retweet from Rihanna like Twitter user @RahbeenFintee did or Rih may ruthlessly correct your grammar. (Photo: Mrs. Erica Garnett via Twitter)

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From Superstar to Confidant - Who can forget this recent moment with a fan (not pictured here) where Rihanna had been offering guidance in helping her fan come out of the closet through DMs. It was perhaps one of the most touching exchanges between Rihanna and a member of her Navy.(Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Parlux Fragrances)