Earning a diamond-certified record, signifying at least 10 million units sold, stands as one of the highest achievements in the music industry and a definitive marker of superstardom. In the realm of hip-hop, only a select few have managed to secure such an accolade.

For rappers and musicians alike, diamonds truly are forever. Every artist mentioned here rightfully deserves to celebrate these monumental achievements. With music consumption increasingly dominated by streaming platforms, countless more artists are poised to cross this historic threshold in the years to come.

Drake

Shortly after releasing the video for “God’s Plan” in 2018, Drake described it as one of the most meaningful projects he had ever undertaken. By the following year, the Grammy-winning lead single from “Scorpion” helped the rapper secure his first diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. Not only did “God’s Plan” dominate the Billboard Hot 100 for over 11 weeks, but as of 2025, it has been certified 16-times platinum. With this accomplishment, Drake has amassed a remarkable total of 15 diamond-certified songs — the highest for any artist in history. Additionally, his album “Take Care” surpassed 10 million units sold by October 2025, earning its own diamond plaque.

Eminem

Eminem, among the most successful and commercially dominant rappers of all time, has also delivered multiple diamond-certified hits and albums. His notable achievements include certifications for tracks like the Rihanna-assisted “Love The Way You Lie”, 2010’s “Not Afraid”, and the iconic track “Lose Yourself”, alongside albums “The Eminem Show” and “The Marshall Mathers LP”.

50 Cent

In the year 2023, 50 Cent solidified his position among the music industry’s elite as his iconic and widely celebrated single “In Da Club” reached the prestigious milestone of diamond certification. This remarkable achievement not only underscored the enduring impact of the track but also highlighted its significant contribution to the artist’s legacy and the broader cultural landscape of hip-hop.

Post Malone

Post Malone has achieved several diamond certifications over the years. His hit “Congratulations,” featuring Quavo, earned this distinction in October 2019. Shortly after, “Rockstar” with 21 Savage also achieved diamond status, followed by “Sunflower,” a collaboration with Swae Lee created for *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,* which was certified in 2020. More recently, in November 2022, both “Psycho” and “White Iverson” joined his growing list of diamond-certified tracks.

Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa’s track “See You Again” featuring Charlie Puth achieved diamond certification in 2019. The song was specifically created for the “Furious 7” soundtrack, part of the 2015 installment in “The Fast and the Furious” series. It was crafted as a heartfelt tribute to lead actor Paul Walker, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 2013.

Fetty Wap

“Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap achieved diamond certification in November 2019. As the lead single from his self-titled debut album, it catapulted him to fame, eventually climbing the charts to stand just behind Taylor Swift.

Travis Scott

Travis Scott, a polarizing figure in the music industry, saw his track “Sicko Mode” featuring Drake achieve diamond certification in December 2020. The song was part of his hugely successful album, “Astroworld”, which later inspired a festival staged at a repurposed amusement park.

Cardi B

“Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B achieved monumental success, making her the first female rapper in history to earn a Diamond certification for a song. Although the track was nominated for a Grammy in 2018, it didn’t secure a win that year. However, her album “Invasion Of Privacy”, which features “Bodak Yellow”, went on to win the Grammy for “Best Rap Album” in 2019. Cardi continued her streak with another hit, “I Like It”, featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny, which also achieved Diamond certification.

XXXTentacion

In August 2021, his song “Sad” achieved diamond certification. Tragically, the rapper was fatally shot in 2018 during an attempted robbery while sitting in his car. His influence continues to resonate within the hip-hop community even today. May he rest in peace.

Kanye West

Kanye West, also known as Ye, is undeniably one of the most influential artists of this century. His chart-topping track “Stronger” achieved diamond certification in October 2021. The single, which samples Daft Punk, is a standout from “Graduation”, considered by many to be one of his finest albums.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj stands as a powerhouse in this generation of music. Her hit song “Super Bass” became the 65th track to receive Diamond Certification in November 2021. The accompanying music video earned the MTV Video Music Award for “Best Hip-Hop Video” in 2011.

Future

Future’s track “Life Is Good,” featuring Drake, achieved diamond certification in November 2021. Its music video earned a BET Hip-Hop Award for “Best Hip-Hop Video” and a Clio Music Award for Film/Video. As of now, the video has surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube.