To think the RIAA didn't have a sales award higher than gold until 1976.
Tyga's 2018 summer smash "Taste," featuring Offset, becomes his first diamond-certified record by the Recording Industry Association of America, the RIAA announced on Tuesday (Sept. 24).
Plus, the RIAA certifies Cudi's "Pursuit of Happiness" 12x platinum.
The increase was due mainly to gains in streaming revenue and a jump in vinyl sales – though growth was down significantly from other post-pandemic years.
The enduring hit was released in 2007.
Songs from Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Lady A and Brett Young and others have reached the milestone of 10 million certified units in the U.S.
Luke Combs was honored with his latest RIAA Diamond certifications during an appearance at the Grand Ole Opry.
"AI platforms should not mistake the music community's embrace of AI as a willingness to accept continuing mass infringement," writes RIAA chairman Mitch Glazier.
Additionally, his "Popular" collaboration with Playboi Carti and Madonna went platinum.
RIAA reports the Latin market grew 16% in 2023 compared to 2022.
