Drake Becomes First Act to Surpass 350 Million RIAA-Certified Units, With 30 New Certifications

Drake, the Canadian rapper, has achieved a monumental milestone by surpassing 350 million RIAA-certified units, making him the first artist to reach this remarkable figure. Ahead of his 40th birthday, Drake earned 30 new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America on Friday, October 23. Among the most significant additions to his list are diamond certifications for his albums VIEWS, “In My Feelings,” and “Marvin’s Room,” while “God’s Plan” has now attained double-diamond status.

Drake's accomplishments extend beyond these certifications. He has also reached significant sales milestones with albums like More Life (6x), Certified Lover Boy (5x), Scorpion (9x), Care Package (1x), and So Far Gone (3x), with ICMAN achieving platinum status five months after its May release. Notably, singles such as “Knife Talk” (8x), “One Dance” (15x), and “Fair Trade” (5x) have also received RIAA certifications.

In total, Drake has earned an impressive 18 diamond plaques, the highest number of any artist. As he prepares to celebrate his 40th birthday on October 24, Drake finds himself with a need for an even larger trophy room to accommodate his growing collection of accolades. His recent activities have included a dinner above the CN Tower and a courtside appearance at the Toronto Raptors home opener. On Thursday night, he was spotted enjoying a dinner at Mamo in New York City.