Yes, Drake has gone diamond multiple times and holds the record as the most Diamond-certified artist ever, with numerous singles and his album Take Care achieving this status for 10 million+ units sold in the US, extending his lead with 16 total certifications by late 2025. His diamond hits include "God's Plan," "Hotline Bling," "One Dance," "Life Is Good," and "SICKO MODE," among others, with more songs frequently added to his record-breaking tally.
Drake's 'Take Care' Album Has Officially been Certified RIAA Diamond after Selling 10 Million Units... becoming his first ever diamond certified album.
Diamonds are still dancing on Drake. The 6 God celebrates his 39th birthday in style on Friday (Oct. 24) with 16 new RIAA certifications, including six diamond plaques.
Here are the Rappers with certified Diamond albums in US💎 - #Eminem has most (3) - #Drake becomes the latest entry with 'Take Care' - #LaurynHill is the only female Rapper with Diamond album.
Garth Brooks has received seven Diamond awards for seven individual albums from the RIAA for selling over ten million units each, a feat only he can claim, and is the No. 1 selling solo artist in U.S. history certified by the RIAA with over 138 million album sales.
Garth Brooks is the only artist with nine Diamond-certified albums, a unique achievement for album sales, though other artists like Drake and Post Malone have more total Diamond certifications (singles + albums). Brooks' Diamond albums include No Fences, Ropin' the Wind, The Hits, The Chase, In Pieces, Fresh Horses, Double Live, The Ultimate Hits, and Man Against Machine.
George Strait holds the record for the most platinum albums, with 33 certified by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for selling over one million copies each in the USA, a feat that cements his status as the "King of Country" and leads all artists across genres. He is followed by Elvis Presley and The Beatles in overall platinum awards, but Strait leads the pack specifically for platinum albums.
Eminem's combined six RIAA Diamond awards – three albums and three singles –cement his place as one of the most accomplished artists in history. With today's 73.5 million new award units, Eminem's RIAA Award career total is now 227.5 million – 166 million single certifications and 61.5 million album certifications.
Drake's other Diamond singles are "God's Plan," "Hotline Bling," "One Dance," "Best I Ever Had," "Life Is Good," "Hold On, We're Going Home," Travis Scott's "SICKO MODE," "Nice For What," "No Guidance (with Chris Brown)," "Headlines," "Nonstop," and "Passionfruit."
Drake has achieved thirteen number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Billboard hailed him as the "Artist of the 2010s Decade" and the 16th Greatest Artist of all time. RIAA ranks him as the best top-selling digital artist of all time with 251 million in the United States.
The Recording Industry Association of America announced on Wednesday (July 24) that “Empire State of Mind” had gone diamond. It's Jay's second diamond plaque following Watch the Throne's “N—as in Paris” and Keys' first entry into the diamond club.
Dubbed the “Sphere Legs High Jewelry Necklace,” the piece reportedly cost $1.898 million, instantly becoming one of the most expensive chains in hip-hop history. Made from 18-karat white gold, the chain features pavé-linked orbs set with 9,226 lab-grown VVS diamonds.
Globally, Elvis has sold over one billion records, more than any other artist. His American sales have earned him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 150 different albums and singles.
#PARTYNEXTDOOR & #Drake's "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" has just been certified Platinum by the RIAA 💿 "NOKIA" has also been certified 2x Platinum, while multiple other tracks from the album have been certified Gold. How has this album been aging so far? 🤔💭
Taylor Swift (13.7 million) has surpassed Drake (13.6 million) as the 7th BIGGEST artist of all time on the Billboard Hot 100, based on the sum of points accumulated in the ranking. #fblifestyle. Shaily. Finally!!
Kendrick Lamar's “good kid, m.A.A.d city” album is now Diamond (10 times Platinum).
Kanye West's "Stronger" is now certified Diamond by RIAA.
The 3rd richest rapper varies slightly by source and date, but generally, after Jay-Z and often Kanye West or Dr. Dre, Sean "Diddy" Combs is consistently listed as the third wealthiest, with fortunes ranging from around $400-$600 million, driven by music, Bad Boy Records, Ciroc Vodka, and other ventures, despite recent legal challenges affecting his standing.
There isn't one single "1st fastest rapper," as records change and different metrics are used (syllables vs. words, underground vs. mainstream), but Twista (formerly Tung Twista) was the first recognized by Guinness World Records in 1992 for 598 syllables in 55 seconds, while Eminem holds records for fastest rap in a #1 single ("Godzilla"), and underground MCs like Rebel XD and Tonedeff have clocked even higher syllable-per-second rates.
The "Big 3" of modern hip-hop, particularly dominant in the 2010s and early 2020s, are widely considered to be Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole, recognized for their lyrical skills, commercial success, and cultural impact, often compared as the era's top lyrical forces. While debates continue, especially after Kendrick's "Big Me" line and J. Cole acknowledging the trio, they remain central figures in discussions about the genre's elite, though newer artists and past legends like Eminem, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne also feature in "Big 3" conversations for different eras.
Today In Music History February 13, 1981 Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of Moon became the longest-running rock record on the Billboard album chart, concluding its 402nd week.
Garth Brooks is the only artist with nine Diamond-certified albums, a unique achievement for album sales, though other artists like Drake and Post Malone have more total Diamond certifications (singles + albums). Brooks' Diamond albums include No Fences, Ropin' the Wind, The Hits, The Chase, In Pieces, Fresh Horses, Double Live, The Ultimate Hits, and Man Against Machine.