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Ye Earns Over 60 New RIAA Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awards
18 Jul
Summary
- Ye received 68 new RIAA certifications for songs and albums.
- Two songs, 'Gold Digger' and 'Heartless,' achieved Diamond status.
- Several albums, including 'The College Dropout,' earned new certifications.
Rapper Kanye West, professionally known as Ye, has achieved a remarkable feat with 68 new certifications from the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). This recent recognition, announced on Friday, July 17, includes numerous Gold, Platinum, and Diamond awards across a wide range of his musical catalog.
Two of Ye's most iconic songs, 'Gold Digger' and 'Heartless,' have now surpassed the 10 million unit threshold, officially earning them Diamond certification. 'Gold Digger' saw its units increase from eight million in 2020 to 13 million, while 'Heartless' climbed from seven million in 2020 to 14 million units.
Furthermore, several of Ye's acclaimed albums have been recognized with updated certifications. 'The College Dropout' reached six million units, 'Graduation' achieved eight million, and 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' hit five million units. Other albums like '808s and Heartbreak,' 'Yeezus,' and 'Jesus Is King' also received new certifications, underscoring their lasting impact and commercial appeal.
