Drake has officially entered a league of his own.
The Toronto-born rapper just shattered yet another industry record—this time with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As of this week, Drake now holds 10 diamond-certified singles, making him the first artist in history to reach that milestone. That’s right: 10 of his songs have each sold over 10 million units in the United States. And no one else has done it.
The RIAA confirmed the record-breaking achievement on Tuesday, noting the impact of songs like God’s Plan, Hotline Bling, and One Dance, which helped propel Drake beyond the borders of rap and into global superstardom. Each of the ten tracks carries a story—of cultural takeover, of viral dominance, of catchy hooks that lived in our ears rent-free for months, if not years.
In true Drake fashion, the artist responded with a short but emotional post on Instagram: a black-and-white photo of him in the studio, captioned simply, “10 of these things…thank you.” Fans and fellow artists flooded the comments, many calling it a “living legend” moment.
Drake’s rise to this point didn’t happen overnight. Since his breakthrough in the late 2000s, the Take Care rapper has consistently blurred the lines between rap, R&B, and pop. He’s delivered hits that not only top charts but shape the sound of an entire era. From Instagram captions to NBA locker rooms, his lyrics have become part of modern culture.
This 10-diamond-singles achievement puts him ahead of pop titans like Bruno Mars, Eminem, and Post Malone—each of whom has several diamond records under their belts, but none have hit double digits.
Industry analysts say this milestone isn’t just about numbers; it’s about Drake’s unmatched consistency and ability to evolve. His music has adapted with the times—from moody, melodic tracks to global club anthems—while still keeping his identity at the core.
“He’s not just a rapper. He’s a cultural force,” one music critic wrote on X. “And this moment just cements that.”
As fans celebrate the record, there’s already speculation about which song will become his 11th diamond hit. With new music reportedly in the works and a rumored world tour on the horizon, the possibilities seem endless.
Drake may have started from the bottom—but records like this prove he’s nowhere near done climbing.
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