The song was accompanied by two music videos , which both premiered on February 22 , 2016 . The first of the two versions was directed by Rihanna 's previous collaborator Director X , while the second was directed by Tim Erem . The song was further promoted with live performance 's at the 2016 BRIT Awards which featured guest appearances from Drake and SZA , the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards , as well as being performed on the Anti World Tour . " Work " became the first dancehall song to top the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 since Sean Paul 's " Temperature " ( 2006 ) and was succeeded three weeks later by another dancehall song , Drake 's " One Dance "
2016 MTV Video Music Awards
2016 MTV Video Music Awards
Work (Rihanna song)