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Lil Uzi Vert’s iconic 2017 single “XO Tour Llif3” has been certified 11 times multi-platinum after garnering over 11 million copies in streaming equivalent sales. The track has been named Uzi’s first RIAA diamond certified track, which is an especially big achievement considering the song first premiered on their SoundCloud before getting an official release […]

Following a celebration at the Nice Guy in Los Angeles over the weekend, Lil Wayne’s 40th birthday-commemorating festivities continued on Tuesday with the announcement of 22 new platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Among the Weezy tracks given new plaque-worthy certifications is the 2 Chainz collab “Rich as Fuck,” now certified as […]

Lil Baby and Gunna’s 2018 collaborative single “Drip Too Hard” has officially been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The news coincides with the fourth anniversary of the track’s release. The lead single off Baby and Gunna’s 2018 joint project Drip Harder, “Drip Too Hard” peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard […]

French Montana has hit a historical career high with the RIAA-certified diamond status of his smash 2017 single “Unforgettable” featuring Swae Lee.   Glasses were raised in honor of the African-born artist, at an intimate dinner attended by a small handful of Epic Records execs including the legendary Sylvia Rhone, Sal Slaiby, and A&R Rahsaan […]

Lil Baby and Lil Durk will have to make more room on their mantels.  On Friday, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced the rappers had earned nine new certifications for The Voice of the Heroes. The collaborative project, which was released more than a year ago, has officially gone platinum along with two fan-favorite joints, “How It Feels” […]

As one of the world’s most successful artists, Future has been honored with a RIAA plaque that commemorates 95 million units certified throughout his career. The Atlanta rapper, who released his No. 1 album I Never Liked You earlier this year, now has nine albums and 68 songs certified gold or platinum by the Recording Industry Association […]

As the debate about whether or not she’s a rapper rages on, Doja Cat has added several more certifications to her expanding trophy case. Doja earned herself 22 new RIAA certifications on Friday, as her last two albums, 2021’s Planet Her and 2019’s Hot Pink, were certified platinum and her 2018 debut Amala was certified gold. The […]

The artist formerly known as Kanye West has added another platinum album to his name.  Ye’s 10th studio album, Donda, has officially been certified platinum by the RIAA, landing over 1 million equivalent album sales since its August 2021 release.  Donda is Ye’s 9th solo LP to reach this landmark, with his only solo albums not having yet […]

The “Bodak Yellow” music video has now reached 1 billion views on YouTube, and Cardi B has every reason to celebrate. The video, which Cardi revealed only cost her about $15,000 to make, is her third clip to hit the milestone—following Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” and “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J Balvin. […]

Megan Thee Stallion’s Good News, the Grammy winner’s debut studio album, has now been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The feat was made official this week, signifying the certification of a million units. The album, released via 300 and 1501 Certified last November, was previously certified gold by the RIAA […]