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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake breaks RIAA record with 10 Diamond certifications across singles and collaborations
Drake has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the artist with the most RIAA Diamond certifications ever — a total of ten. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed the news on May 28, announcing that his singles 'Hold On, We're Going Home' and 'Best I Ever Had' have now reached Diamond status, joining an already impressive list. With this update, Drake's Diamond-certified catalog also includes hits like 'God's Plan,' 'One Dance,' 'Hotline Bling,' Travis Scott's 'SICKO MODE,' 'Life Is Good' with Future, Lil Wayne's 'Love Me,' and Chris Brown's 'No Guidance.' These achievements place Drake ahead of Garth Brooks and Post Malone, who each hold nine Diamond certifications. The RIAA celebrated the milestone with a social media post showcasing all 10 plaques. Drake now stands as the first artist to hit double-digit Diamond certifications across both singles and albums. An 11th certification may be on the horizon, with 'Nice for What' currently certified 9x Platinum. Fans quickly reacted on social media. 'You just simply can't say anything bad about this,' one person wrote. Others used the occasion to reference Drake's ongoing rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, commenting, 'Looks like the 20v1 didn't work out!' Beyond the certifications, Drake continues to stay active. In February, he released his collaborative album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U with PARTYNEXTDOOR, with two tracks still charting on the Billboard Hot 100. This summer, he's scheduled to headline all three nights of Wireless Festival in London from July 11–13 and is also planning the return of OVO Fest in Toronto. Drake's consistency and dominance show no signs of slowing down.
Hypebeast
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Drake Shatters RIAA Diamond Certification Record with 10 Certifications
Summary Drakehas officially made history, breaking the record for the mostRIAADiamond Certifications of any artist, ever. The Recording Industry Association of America announced that the 6God has earned his 10th Diamond certification, cementing his unparalleled commercial success. This remarkable achievement means Drake is the first artist to reach double-digit Diamond certifications across both singles and albums. His two latest additions to the Diamond club are the beloved tracks 'Hold On, We're Going Home' and 'Best I Ever Had.' Each Diamond certification signifies 10 million equivalent units sold or streamed in the United States. Currently,Scorpion's 'Nice for What' which is currently at nine-time Platinum, could be the 11th Diamond plaque. With this milestone, Drake surpasses country music legend Garth Brooks, who held nine Diamond-certified albums, and Post Malone, who has nine Diamond-certified singles. Drake is the first artist to enter the double-digit Diamond certifications across albums and singles. This new record further solidifies Drake's legacy as one of the most commercially dominant and influential artists in music history.
