Drake Breaks Absurd RIAA Record On His 39th Birthday

Drake remains to be holding his foot on the gasoline with upcoming materials, particularly his new album ICEMAN which ought to drop earlier than 2025 is out. Nonetheless, his present catalog continues to notch him business achievement after business achievement, the most recent of which got here courtesy of the Recording Trade Affiliation of America (RIAA) on his thirty ninth birthday immediately (Friday, October 24).

In line with social media studies, Drizzy has now prolonged his report for essentially the most diamond-certified songs from any artist. This implies he has essentially the most songs out of any artists which were licensed diamond by the RIAA; in different phrases, certifying 10 million equal models of that report bought. These new certifications embody “Passionfruit,” “The Motto” that includes Lil Wayne, “Nonstop,” “Headlines,” and “Good For What.”

As if that wasn’t sufficient, Drake’s basic 2011 album Take Care additionally obtained a diamond certification from the RIAA. This extends his variety of diamond singles to fifteen, and his total diamond data to 16 now that he has this primary diamond album beneath his belt. Earlier diamond songs embody “Greatest I Ever Had,” “Maintain On, We’re Going Dwelling,” “SICKO MODE” with Travis Scott, “Love Me” with Lil Wayne and Future, “Life Is Good” with Future, “God’s Plan,” “Work” with Rihanna, “Hotline Bling,” “No Steering” with Chris Brown, and “One Dance” with Wizkid and Kyla.

Drake’s business achievements do not cease there. He additionally obtained another certifications for albums and singles. These embody Views going 9 instances platinum (platinum equals a million models in gross sales), Nothing Was The Similar going seven instances platinum, If You are Studying This It is Too Late going 5 instances platinum, and For All The Canine going thrice platinum. As well as, the 6ix God bought new platinum certifications for “Wealthy Flex” with 21 Savage (5 instances), “Chicago Freestyle” with GIVĒON (5 instances), “Wealthy Child Daddy” with Sexyy Purple and SZA (thrice), “Hours In Silence” with 21 Savage (two instances), “Virginia Seaside” (two instances), and “Slime You Out” that includes SZA (two instances.)

Amid Drake’s different RIAA achievements, we’re certain this business dominance will proceed. Let’s have a look at how lengthy it takes for ICEMAN to achieve these heights… Pleased thirty ninth birthday to The Boy!