Several artists have achieved four Diamond-certified songs (10+ million units sold by the RIAA), including Luke Combs (who recently hit four in mid-2025), Lil Wayne, Imagine Dragons, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd, with other top artists like Post Malone and Drake having even more. Luke Combs became the first country artist with four, while Lil Wayne became the second rapper with four in May 2025.
Drake is the male artist with the most diamond singles. Rihanna is the female artist with the most diamond singles.
The Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show, Curtain Call: The Hits (2005), "Lose Yourself", "Love the Way You Lie", and "Not Afraid" have all been certified Diamond or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Ed Sheeran received three diamond certifications in 2019 for "Shape of You," "Thinking Out Loud," and "Perfect."
Jay z (three diamond songs n:ggas in Paris, empire State of mind and umbrella) and Kendrick Lamar have 9 eligible diamond songs but Drake is the rapper with the most diamond songs by far and have nine more to certify.
Garth Brooks is the artist with nine diamond-certified albums, a record for album sales (10 million+ units each), though Drake now leads in total Diamond certifications (albums and singles combined) with over 10, followed by Post Malone for singles. Brooks' nine diamond albums include classics like Double Live, The Ultimate Hits, and In Pieces, making him the sole artist with this many album awards from the RIAA.
The Beatles have the most No. 1 hits among all acts in the chart's history, with 20.
As of October 2025, he has seven Diamond certified songs in the US. After he signed with Atlantic Records in 2009, he composed (as part of production group the Smeezingtons) and sang guest vocals on the debut singles of American rappers B.o.B ("Nothin' on You") (2009) and Travie McCoy ("Billionaire") (2010).
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Taylor Swift can now update her TEN diamonds songs and albums in the US: “Love Story” “You Belong With Me” “I Knew You Were Trouble” “Shake It Off” “Blank Space” “Bad Blood” “Look What You Made Me Do” “Cruel Summer” “1989” “Fearless”
Drake's 'Take Care' Album Has Officially been Certified RIAA Diamond after Selling 10 Million Units... becoming his first ever diamond certified album.
Shakur's double-length posthumous album Greatest Hits (1998) is one of his two releases—and one of only nine hip-hop albums—to have been certified Diamond in the United States.
Kanye West's "Stronger" is now certified Diamond by RIAA.
"Shake It Off" was certified diamond on March 13, 2020, making Swift the first female artist in US history to have both a diamond-certified single and album (2008's "Fearless"). She has since added a second diamond album to her resume (2014's "1989").
Today, he officially earned his first Diamond album with "Take Care," and 5 new Diamond singles: - Headlines. - Passionfruit.
Michael Jackson has sold over 1 billion records worldwide across all credits. He's the best selling artist in music history.
Taylor Swift is the highest-grossing live music artist of all time, collecting $3 billion according to Pollstar. U2, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, and Elton John also passed two-billion mark in concert revenue.
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Michael Jackson won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards in one night at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards in 1984, primarily for his iconic album Thriller, a feat later tied by Santana in 2000. He won awards for Album of the Year (Thriller), Record of the Year ("Beat It"), and several other categories, solidifying his legendary status in music history.
The only person to refuse a Grammy is Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, who in 1991 declined the award for Best Alternative Music Performance for her album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, protesting the music industry's "false and destructive materialistic values". She chose to boycott the ceremony and the award itself, viewing the Grammys as prioritizing commercialism over genuine artistry, says Far Out Magazine.
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.
As of December 2025, American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is the most-streamed artist, and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny is the most-streamed male artist in Spotify's history.
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"Blinding Lights" is the best performing song of all time according to the chart. Martin has written the second-most number-one singles on the chart, behind only Paul McCartney (32), having surpassed John Lennon (26) with his 27th number one in March 2024.