Drake becomes first ever artist to earn 10 RIAA Diamond certifications

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Drake has officially carved out a historic milestone in his career, becoming the first artist ever to earn 10 RIAA Diamond certifications.

On May 28, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) made the announcement, declaring the Canadian singer’s newly unlocked milestone.

Drake becomes first ever artist to earn 10 RIAA Diamond certificationsDrake becomes first ever artist to earn 10 RIAA Diamond certifications

In a celebratory post on social media, the RIAA declared: “Drake has the most RIAA Diamond Certifications of any artist, ever,” alongside a graphic showing the 6 God’s glittering collection of Diamond plaques.

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The latest tracks to join his Diamond club, meaning they’ve each sold over 10 million units in the U.S., are “Hold On, We’re Going Home” from Nothing Was the Same and his breakout hit “Best I Ever Had.”

These now stand proudly beside Drake’s previous Diamond-certified smashes, including:

  • “God’s Plan”
  • “One Dance”
  • “Hotline Bling”
  • “Life Is Good” (with Future)
  • “SICKO MODE” (with Travis Scott)
  • “No Guidance” (with Chris Brown)
  • “Love Me” (with Lil Wayne and Future)
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Drake now holds more Diamond-certified records than any artist in history, surpassing Garth Brooks and Post Malone, who each boast nine. Notably, Drake is the only artist to achieve double-digit Diamond certifications across both singles and albums.

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