"rude boy" is a hit single sung by barbadian recording artist rihanna. it was released in february 2010. the song is from her fourth studio album, "rated r" (2009). it combines dancehall and reggae. title received mixed reviews. it spent five weeks at number one on "billboard" hot 100 in the united states. it also topped charts in australia and israel. it reached number two in the uk and number seven on the canadian hot 100. it peaked within the top ten of most international charts. rihanna has most recently performed the song on her anti world tour.