Drake Shatters RIAA Milestone on 39th Birthday
- The Canadian rapper surpassed a major milestone on October 24, 2023, solidifying his position as one of the most commercially accomplished artists of all time.
- On October 24, 2023, coinciding with his birthday, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that Drake now holds the record for the most diamond-certified songs by...
- Diamond certification, awarded by the RIAA, signifies that a song has achieved 10 million equivalent units sold in the United States. These units combine physical sales, digital downloads,...
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Drake Achieves Record for Most Diamond-Certified songs
The Canadian rapper surpassed a major milestone on October 24, 2023, solidifying his position as one of the most commercially accomplished artists of all time.
Record-Breaking Achievement
On October 24, 2023, coinciding with his birthday, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that Drake now holds the record for the most diamond-certified songs by any artist. This achievement underscores his sustained popularity and influence within the music industry.
Diamond certification, awarded by the RIAA, signifies that a song has achieved 10 million equivalent units sold in the United States. These units combine physical sales, digital downloads, and on-demand audio and video streams. Drake’s recent certifications include hits like “Passionfruit,” “The Motto” featuring Lil Wayne, “Nonstop,” “Headlines,” and “Nice For What.”
adding to this milestone, Drake’s critically acclaimed album Take Care also received diamond certification. This brings his total to 15 diamond singles and 16 overall diamond-certified records, encompassing both singles and albums.
Drake’s Diamond-Certified Discography
Drake’s journey to this record has been marked by consistent chart-topping success. Prior to this announcement, he already boasted diamond certifications for tracks such as “Best I Ever Had,” “God’s Plan,” and “SICKO MODE” with Travis scott. The following table details his diamond-certified songs as of October 26, 2023:
| Song Title | Certification Date |
|---|---|
| Best I Ever Had | July 29, 2010 |
| Headlines | November 19, 2013 |
| God’s Plan | April 11, 2018 |
| Nice For What | August 21, 2018 |
| In My Feelings | December 18, 2018 |
| Nonstop | May 14, 2019 |
| SICKO MODE | November 15, 2019 |
| Passionfruit | November 18, 2020 |
| The Motto | February 24, 2022 |
| One Dance | July 15, 2022 |
| Hotline Bling | August 26, 2022 |
| Started from the Bottom | January 12, 2023 |
| Too Much | March 29, 2023 |
| Take Care (Album) | April 20, 2023 |
| know Yourself | May 18, 2023 |