Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning Nigerian musician, has now tied with Tems for the second-highest number of certified singles in RIAA history, with four each.
This milestone was reached after his collaboration with
British Grime artist Dave, titled “Location,” received Gold certification from
the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for achieving sales of
500,000 units in the United States.
Burna Boy has previously achieved three certified songs in
the United States: ‘Last Last’ (Platinum), ‘Ye’ (Gold), and ‘On The Low’
(Gold).
Wizkid holds the distinction of being the most successful
Nigerian artist in the United States, having achieved seven certified singles.
In the music industry, American rapper J. Cole has achieved
a significant milestone by earning his first-ever diamond-certified single. His
2019 hit song, “Middle Child,” has officially joined the Recording Industry
Association of America’s (RIAA) diamond league, signifying sales of over 10
million units. This accomplishment underscores J. Cole’s remarkable success and
widespread popularity within the music landscape.
Chart Data, a music monitoring platform, announced on
Thursday that J. Cole has achieved a significant milestone in his career by
earning his first ever Diamond single certification from the Recording Industry
Association of America (RIAA) for his song “Middle Child.”