Canadian rapper and global superstar Drake marked his 39th birthday on Friday, October 24, with a history-making update from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) — further cementing his status as the best-selling artist in RIAA history.
The “God’s Plan” hitmaker, born Aubrey Graham, received a series of massive certification upgrades across his discography, extending his unmatched dominance in music sales and streaming.
Here’s a breakdown of Drake’s new RIAA certifications:
10x Platinum (Diamond)
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Nice for What (Single)
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Take Care (Album)
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The Motto (Single)
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Headlines (Single)
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Passionfruit (Single)
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Nonstop (Single)
9x Platinum
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Views (Album)
7x Platinum
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Nothing Was the Same (Album)
5x Platinum
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If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late (Album)
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Chicago Freestyle (Single)
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Rich Flex (Single)
3x Platinum
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For All the Dogs (Album)
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Rich Baby Daddy (Single)
2x Platinum
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Slime You Out (Single)
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Virginia Beach (Single)
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Hours in Silence (Single)
With these new milestones, Drake’s total U.S. sales now stand at 329.5 million units, making him the first artist in American music history to surpass 300 million total records sold.
His staggering numbers include 11 Diamond-certified titles, 52 multi-Platinum releases, 95 Platinum certifications, and 96 Gold awards — more than any artist in modern history.
While Elvis Presley still holds the record for the most Gold releases with 155, Drake’s dominance across streaming and sales continues to reshape the global music landscape.
