Drake created a resounding success that is hard for anyone to achieve by setting a record certified by the RIAA
Drake is steadily writing his name into the annals of music history, as seen by the multitude of new platinum awards he has received.
On the occasion of Drizzy’s 37th birthday, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) presented him with a spectacular gift: he received 14 new certifications, each of which further solidifies his position as the top artist on the charts.
His successes in the world of albums are as follows: “Take Care” reaches an incredible 8x platinum, “Nothing Was the Same” reaches 6x platinum, “Thank Me Later” gets 4x platinum, “Certified Lover Boy” is certified 3x platinum, and “Her Loss” reaches 2x platinum. “Certified Lover Boy” is certified 3x platinum.
His songs have also achieved success as singles. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” featuring Majid Jordan has been certified as 9 times platinum, while “Headlines,” “Started From the Bottom,” and “The Motto” with Lil Wayne have each been certified as 8 times platinum. The song “Take Care,” which was written in cooperation with Rihanna, has been certified seven times platinum.
Additional tracks that have received new certifications include “Knife Talk” featuring 21 Savage and Project Pat (5x platinum), “Laugh Now Cry Later” featuring Lil Durk (6x platinum), “Money in the Grave” featuring Rick Ross (6x platinum), and “Wants and Needs” featuring Lil Baby (5x platinum).
The remarkable accomplishments of Drake are not finished there. According to Chart Data, he is the first musician in the history of recorded music to become the first to sell more than 200 million RIAA-certified single units as a lead artist. His current total is an incredible 223 million, which includes four diamond singles: “Hotline Bling,” “One Dance,” “God’s Plan,” and “Sicko Mode” with Travis Scott. His total does not include any platinum tracks.