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Drake Becomes First Artist to Pass 350 Million RIAA-Certified Units
Drake received 30 new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America on Friday.
The new awards cover albums and songs, including diamond certifications for *VIEWS*, “In My Feelings” and “Marvin’s Room.”
His total has passed 350 million RIAA-certified units, making him the first artist to reach that mark.
“God’s Plan” is now double-diamond, while *ICEMAN* has been certified platinum.
Drake now has 18 diamond plaques, more than any other artist, and remains the most certified artist overall.
The new certifications add to his record, and the source gives no further next steps.
Drake became the first artist to surpass 350 million Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)-certified units.
He received 30 new RIAA certifications on Friday, Oct. 23.
The new certifications include diamond awards for VIEWS, “In My Feelings” and “Marvin’s Room.”
“God’s Plan” is now double-diamond, and Drake has a record 18 diamond plaques.
ICEMAN was certified platinum five months after its May arrival.
- Who
- Drake, the first artist to surpass 350 million RIAA-certified units.
- What
- He received 30 new certifications, bringing his total past 350 million units.
- When
- Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Drake’s album ICEMAN arrived.
Drake attended a dinner above Toronto’s CN Tower and a courtside outing at the Toronto Raptors’ home opener.
Drake was seen in New York City, including at a dinner stop at Mamo.
Drake received 30 new RIAA certifications and surpassed 350 million certified units.
Drake was due to turn 40.
- New certifications
- 30
- Certified units
- More than 350 million
- Diamond plaques
- 18
- Highest new single certification
- One Dance” (15x)
- ICEMAN certification
- Platinum
- Birthday
- Oct. 24, his 40th birthday