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Offset Earns Diamond Plaque Thanks To Tyga’s Hit, “Taste”

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Offset has earned his first-ever diamond single after Tyga’s hit song, “Taste,” sold over ten million units. Reacting to the news on his X (formerly Twitter) account, the Migos rapper wrote: “Went diamond today God is good,” alongside a photo of himself. Tyga also celebrated the news on the platform. He wrote: “Taste just went diamond 10x platinum.. Thank you to everyone that streamed it and twerked to it.”

Tyga released “Taste” as the lead single to his 2019 album, Legendary. It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a major return for Tyga, who hadn’t appeared on the chart in the previous three years. It’s the second highest-charting single of his career behind only “Rack City.” In bolstering its success, Tyga dropped a star-studded music video for the song, featuring 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Joyner Lucas, YK Osiris, Ronny J and King Bach.

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Offset & Quavo Pose With Tyga

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 16: Tyga, Offset, and Quavo attend Quavo’s Album Launch Party For “Quavo Huncho” at 1OAK on October 16, 2018, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)

In response to Offset celebrating the news on X, fans shared plenty of uplifting messages. “So well deserved! God’s plan always comes through in the best ways. Keep shining!” one user replied. Another fan wrote: “How have you JUST NOW received your first one after ten years of stardom and it wasn’t even for Versace or Bad and Boujee that’s crazy congrats tho.” In Tyga’s post, he shared a video of himself posing with the plaque next to EMPIRE CEO Ghazi and COO Nima Etminan. Check out Tyga and Offset’s posts on social media below.

Tyga & Offset Celebrate Going Diamond With “Taste”

Tyga is currently opening for Nicki Minaj on her ongoing Pink Friday 2 World Tour. In the coming weeks, Nicki has dates lined up in Kansas City, Miami, and her hometown of Queens, New York. Be on the lookout for further updates on Offset and Tyga on HotNewHipHop.

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Tory Lanez Earns New Gold & Platinum Certifications As An Independent Artist

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Tory Lanez is dropping a whole lot of music from prison right now, one of two key factors in his continued albeit incarcerated success. Of course, the other factor is just how popular his art remains, as evidence by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) handing him new certification plaques for various sales milestones as of Wednesday (August 28). Moreover, these are a Gold certification for the album Alone At Prom, a triple Platinum certification for the song “The Color Violet,” and a Gold plaque each for the songs “Hurts Me” featuring Trippie Redd and Yoko Gold, “Lavender Sunflower,” and “Lady Of Namek.” All of these releases came out independently via Umbrella Records.

Furthermore, this adds to Tory Lanez’s other impressive streaming and sales achievements as of late while he completes his prison sentence. For example, the aforementioned “The Color Violet” became the first song to reach over a billion streams across all platforms without any editorial playlist support at all. He is now the first artist to achieve a goal of this fashion, and probably feels incredibly grateful for his fans’ continued support. Say what you will about the Canadian creative’s crimes and statements, but his art continues to resonate.

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Tory Lanez’s New Gold & Platinum Plaques

Elsewhere, Tory Lanez is also making some big life changes while in jail, such as finishing high school and pursuing a college education. I’m great,” he told Adin Ross during a recent phone call. “I know that a lot of people sometimes when they hear prison or they hear somebody’s down, they think n****’s in the corner somewhere bawling his eyes out. […] A n***a just graduated high school, enrolled in college. Never thought I’d do that. But I’m taking this moment and I’m taking advantage over everything that’s good. I’m a f***ing high school dropout that just graduated high school. That s**t matters to me. So, it’s the small things that just have me feeling good about life right now.”

All in all, this is a part of the process of Tory Lanez “bettering [himself] in every single way” after landing “in a great space mentally.” There’s still a lot of speculation over what really happened in the Megan Thee Stallion case, but at least he’s not stressing out too much over it. At least, that’s what we see in the public eye. This focus on self-betterment, accountability, and perseverant progress is much more important than trying to change history.

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LL Cool J Gets Real About Joe Budden Finally Going Gold In 2024

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LL Cool J is a hip-hop legend who has been giving a lot of amazing artists their flowers as of late. One of those artists is none other than Joe Budden. While the kids might know him more as a podcaster, the OG fans know that he was incredible on the mic. Overall, Budden was a proficient MC who didn’t get the mainstream attention he deserved. However, he did have one huge hit, which was the 2003 banger “Pump It Up.” Shockingly, it was revealed that it only went Gold in 2024.

Upon learning this information, LL Cool J got Joe Budden a gold plaque and gifted it to him on his podcast. This subsequently led to a whole bunch of discourse surrounding Budden’s career. It also spawned more between the likes of Budden and Yung Miami. Having said that, LL Cool J was recently spotted by TMZ, where they asked him what he thought about the Budden discourse. That is when he made the astute point that most artists never go gold and that any accomplishment is one worth celebrating.

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LL Cool J With Some Facts

Plenty of fans agreed with the artist and his take. “Joe came from the era where you had to actually sell CDs. Gold records weren’t easy to come by in a era of Hov, DMX, Ja Rule, Eminem, Nelly, etc. The kids weren’t around then,” one person wrote. “An accomplishment is an accomplishment. You don’t have to like Joe but the man is talented,” said another.

Let us know what you think about these comments from LL Cool J, down below. Do you believe he is right with this assessment? Were you surprised to find out that “Pump It Up” hadn’t yet gone gold? Or was this expected? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Jay-Z Snags New Platinum Certifications For Some Of His Best Songs

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Jay-Z’s plaques are as shiny as his luxury watches, and he’s got a couple more of those under his belt as of Friday (August 23). Moreover, the Recording Industry Association of America gave him some new platinum certifications for some of his biggest hits. However, only one of these Hov cuts was certified platinum for the first time in this instance, that being “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me).” The other plaques here are additional multi-platinum certifications for some of his biggest hits ever that were already platinum, spanning from his early days all the way to his early-to-mid-2010s output.

Here’s the breakdown: “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” went double platinum and “Holy Grail” featuring Justin Timberlake went six times platinum. “99 Problems” and “No Church In The Wild” with Kanye West and featuring Frank Ocean and The-Dream are now triple platinum, whereas “Run This Town” with Ye and Rihanna is now six times platinum as well. It’s certainly due cause for Jay-Z to celebrate these days even as his legal issues with Dame Dash’s Reasonable Doubt shares continue to develop, albeit in his favor.

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Jay-Z’s New Platinum Plaques

“I don’t expect anyone, just some average person, to come buy it,” Dame Dash said of his shares in this classic Jay-Z album. “Or a third of it, my third. I don’t wanna get sued again. I know, for some reason, nobody wants me to sell it. But I’m ready to just move on, do my thing. I had a lawsuit, I had a judgement, and I’m like, ‘Yo, that’s 800 grand. Go get it from over there. They not paying me neither!’ So, they went and did the work for me [to pay] that debt and I’ll be able to sell it. It all worked out for me. I’m sure there’s a little twist they put on things. I don’t know why – I do know why, but I don’t know why. I don’t know why about one thing, but I do know why about the other.

“They had some bum-a** board meeting and all of a sudden he gets first right of refusal,” Dame Dash said of Jay-Z. “I don’t really care. It don’t slow nothing down for me. Now I don’t know how deep homie’s pockets is. I’m curious if he’s gonna match that. I put an offer on the table, lemme see if he’ll match it. But it was from other people.”

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Alicia Keys Secures First Diamond-Certified Single With Jay-Z Collab “Empire State Of Mind”

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It’s no secret that Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ 2009 collab “Empire State Of Mind” is one of the most iconic NYC anthems of all time. Despite being released over a decade ago, it continues to find success and recently reached yet another impressive milestone. The track has officially been diamond-certified by the RIAA, meaning it’s moved more than a whopping 10 million units.

The feat is especially exciting for Keys, as this is her first-ever diamond-certified single. She took to X today to celebrate, retweeting various posts about the accomplishment. “Empire is diamond!!!!!!!!” she also wrote, seeming thrilled about her latest achievement.

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Jay-Z & Alicia Keys’ “Empire State Of Mind” Is Now Diamond-Certified

As for Jay-Z, the track is now one of three of his to reach diamond status, joining hits like “N****s In Paris” with Kanye West and “Umbrella” with Rihanna. He’s yet to comment on his latest brag-worthy feat, though Roc Nation’s official X account shared a snippet of the iconic song today to celebrate. After the song’s release, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks, was nominated for three Grammy awards, and more. Needless to say, the two artists work well together, and could even have another collaboration coming soon.

Last month, Keys hopped on X to thank fans for their support over the years, sharing a clip of herself standing next to Jay-Z. “1 Dream, 1 Song, 1 Billion streams [prayer hands emojis],” she captioned it. “Thank you! We love you. What’s next…. [eyes emoji] [shushing emoji].” This sparked speculation that they could have another collab on the way, though this is still unconfirmed. What do you think of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ song “Empire State Of Mind” reaching Diamond status? Are you surprised or not? What about it becoming Keys’ first-ever Diamond-certified single? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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AI Companies Tied To Creation Of “BBL Drizzy” Are Being Sued By The RIAA

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The RIAA is taking a stand against the highly controversial use of AI in music. According to AllHipHop and CNN, The Recording Industry Association of America is filing two lawsuits against a pair of companies in the space for their contributions to the creation of “BBL Drizzy”. The latter quickly went viral during its use in the Drake versus Kendrick Lamar beef, mainly due to Metro Boomin. The superstar producer initiated a challenge to other rappers to give their best stuff over the instrumental. Whoever won the contest would receive $10,000 reward and a free beat. However, the original “BBL Drizzy” sample can be credited to internet comedian, King Willonius.

The latter used the AI platform, Udio, which is itself developed by Uncharted Labs. The RIAA is targeting the latter, as well as Suno. The organization feels it is entirely necessary to approach it in this way because they feel that both are performing “blatant infringement”. Neither Uncharted Labs nor Suno have commented on the impending legal action, according to CNN.

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The RIAA Is Fighting Against AI & “BBL Drizzy”

In the paperwork from the RIAA, their overarching argument is this, “If developed with the permission and participation of copyright owners, generative AI tools will be able to assist humans in creating and producing new and innovative music. [But] without regard for fundamental copyright protections”, there could be “irreparable harm”, as well as a “[reduction] the quality of new music”. Furthermore, the RIAA adds, “These digital music files have been released to the public—some already finding their way onto the major streaming services—and compete with the copyrighted sound recordings that enabled their creation; yet Suno sought no permission from and gives no credit or compensation to the human artists or other rightsholders whose works fueled their creation”.

What are your thoughts on the RIAA suing two AI companies for their contributions to the “BBL Drizzy” sample? How do you see this lawsuit playing out and why? Do you think if these entities are sued, it could deter further developments? Was this “BBL Drizzy” challenge a top five moment in the Drake versus Kendrick battle? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding this lawsuit. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Rihanna Celebrates New Record-Breaking Diamond Certifications For “Umbrella” & More

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Rihanna was a record-breaker and history-maker long before today, but her latest piece of proof in that lineage is a pretty special one. Moreover, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) bestowed four new Diamond plaques on her songs with over ten million units sold. These are for “Umbrella” featuring Jay-Z, “Work” featuring Drake, “Needed Me,” and “Stay” with Mikky Ekko, as they announced as of Friday (May 31) on their website. “Diamonds” had gone Diamond back in April, and with these new 2024 certifications plus the Eminem-assisted “Love The Way You Lie” and the Calvin Harris collab “We Found Love,” RiRi is now the female artist with the most Diamond singles in history.

“ain’t no back n forth,” Rihanna tweeted with a graphic from Roc Nation congratulating her on this massive achievement. Surely she will have some other ways to celebrate this milestone, such as maybe another date night with A$AP Rocky or just some family time with their kids. Either way, the Barbadian superstar has had a killer 2024 so far even without the release of her long-awaited ninth studio album… so far. Maybe hope is just naiveté at this point, but it’s the only thing keeping us going.

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Rihanna Reacts To Her New Diamond Plaques

Furthermore, there have been recent teases that the project will come out soon, but with no real confirmation or hard evidence, we can only wait and be patient. However, this new RIAA record does speak to just how much longevity and staying power Rihanna was able to infuse into these particular hits. It’s not an uncommon trait in the catalog, but for these massive songs in particular, it feels like they went Diamond in our hearts long ago. We’ll see what the record looks like by the time she’s officially bowed out, and how it continues to evolve as her career etches itself into the history books.

Meanwhile, there are obviously some pregnancy rumors to either dispel or leave simmering on low for now, as has been usual for Rihanna in the past few years. If nothing else, people are just excited to hear anything they can get from the pop icon right now. With no album in sight but a wholesome family dynamic and business operation to enjoy, we’ll take what we can get. And throughout it all, we’ll still be bumping these hits.

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Drake’s “Take Care” Not Certified Diamond RIAA Says Contrary To Original Reports

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Drake is one of the most successful rappers in hip-hop’s nearly 51 years in existence. The Toronto, Canada icon has racked up hits, numerous great albums, tremendous features, and many sold out tours. One of his magnum opus moments in his storied career has to be the release of his 2011 album Take Care. Even after its 12 years of shelf life, it still sits really high on the Billboard Hot 200 chart. It is currently at the number 30 spot, and it has been on the chart for 572 consecutive weeks. Just last week his third project was at number 23. However, even after all this time, Drake’s Take Care is still not diamond.

According to XXL they had a direct conversation with the RIAA about incorrect reports saying Take Care reaching this coveted milestone. For those who do not know that stands for the Recording Industry Association of America. They handle and track all of the record certifications. Several music accounts on social media originally shared that Drake’s record sold the 10 million copies, the amount needed for diamond status.

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Drake Still Has A Ways To Go Before Take Care Reaches Diamond Status

Unfortunately, the RIAA confirmed and corrected the original reports, saying it is sitting at eight million copies sold and is yet to pass that mark. While it may be a tiny bit disappointing, Drake is most likely doing just fine. Eight of his records are still on the charts and his It’s All A Blur – Big As The What? Tour is bringing in big crowds. It might take a couple more years, but Take Care holds a special place in a lot of rap fans’ hearts regardless of its certification status.

What are your thoughts on Drake’s Take Care reconfirmed to be not diamond yet? How much longer do you think it will be before it reaches that mark? Is this album still in your rotation? If so which songs and why? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake and the RIAA. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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Post Malone And Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” Becomes The First RIAA Double-Diamond Certified Single

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Post Malone’s ability to blend together different genres and styles has given him both a distinct sound and a wide reaching appeal. One of the best examples is his collaboration with Swae Lee “Sunflower.” The song was originally released as a part of the soundtrack for the animated superhero film Spider-Man: into the Spider-Verse. The song became the absolute biggest of hits spending an astonishing 33 weeks in the top 10 of the Hot 100 including a stint at number one. The track is also among the most streamed in the history of Spotify with more than 3 billion plays.

Now the song has reached another remarkable milestone. It already held the record for most RIAA certifications by any song. Malone personal broke the record for most RIAA Diamond Certified singles earlier this year. That’s why it’s no surprise that “Sunflower” is pushing new ground with it’s recent certification. The song became the first track to be certified double-diamond. Check out the hit song’s music video, which has over 2 billion views of its own below.

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Post Malone’s “Sunflower” Is Officially Double-Diamond

Last month, it was confirmed that Post Malone would be performing in the lead-up to the Super Bowl this weekend. He’ll have the honor of performing “America The Beautiful” before its kickoff in Las Vegas on Sunday. He joins a stacked list of artists supplementing the biggest performance of the night, Usher’s Halftime show.

Last year, Post Malone found himself caught up in some pseudo-legal drama. Back in September lawyers for his ex-girlfriend made some allegations of abusive behavior, claiming they had evidence. But the legal action ultimately came from Malone himself. He used the courts to aim at the lawyers for their public statements, which he sees as never being backed up by any substantial evidence. What do you think about Post Malone and Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” becoming the first song certified double-diamond? Do you still listen to the track? Let us know in the comment section below.

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What Is YFN Lucci’s Best-Selling Song?

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YFN Lucci, the virtuoso hailing from Atlanta, has consistently woven tales of life’s trials and triumphs in his songs. Throughout his career, the musical storyteller has undeniably left his imprint on the industry with his superb discography. However, he has been awaiting trial in jail since 2021 over murder charges. Finally, on January 23, 2024, the rapper pleaded guilty to violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. As a result, YFN Lucci was sentenced to 20 years in prison. 

While this is sad news, his attorney believes he will ultimately only spend a few months in jail. As fans wait for the story to unfold, the rapper has an extensive catalog for them to go through. Since he debuted in 2014, YFN Lucci has released many fire songs that listeners can’t get enough of, even now. However, among the myriad tracks that constitute his discography, the artist has a surprising best-seller.

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The Platinum Duo

Both “Key To The Streets” (2016) and “Wet” (2020) are certified Platinum in the US for selling one million units each. On the Hot 100 chart, “Key to the Streets” peaked at number 70, while “Wet” peaked at number 92. Contrarily, “Everyday We Lit” has only sold 500,000 units in the US. Its sales have only earned it a Gold certification despite peaking at number 30 on the Hot 100 chart — the highest of any songs in his catalog. Admittedly, “Everyday We Lit” is Lucci’s only song with a certification outside the US, and is Gold in Canada for 40,000 units sold.

However, its overall sales pale in comparison to those of “Wet” or “Key To The Streets.” Because both songs are certified Platinum, there is no way to ascertain which YFN Lucci track has sold more units. However, as “Key To The Streets” had a better overall chart performance than “Wet,” it was a bigger commercial success. All things considered, “Key To The Streets” has earned the title of YFN Lucci’s best-selling song.

The Rise Of YFN Lucci

 
 
 
 
 
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YFN Lucci’s musical journey began in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. He was influenced by the soulful sounds of Southern Hip Hop and the gritty narratives of street life. Subsequently, he began crafting a sonic identity that would set the stage for his future endeavors. Soon after he signed a record deal in 2014, he released his debut mixtape, Wish Me Well. While that project was well received, it was the songs on 2016’s Wish Me Well 2 that shot YFN Lucci into stardom.

That mixtape was his first project to appear on the Billboard 200 chart and housed “Key To The Streets,” his first-ever Hot 100 entry. Since then, the artist has released several mixtapes, EPs, and his debut album. Although he has not dropped many new songs since 2021 due to being in jail, YFN Lucci has retained his listeners. His talent was never in question, and in terms of quality, his catalog speaks for itself.

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Building A Solid Musical Legacy

 
 
 
 
 
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Throughout his decade-long career, YFN Lucci has managed to consistently release great songs. The success of tracks like “Key to the Streets” and “Everyday We Lit” is a testament to his apparent talent. While the rapper’s future is unpredictable right now, he hopes to continue adding to his already stellar discography. Although he’s been incarcerated for a while, fans are also hoping to get another project from Lucci sometime soon.

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