DRAKE MAKES HISTORY — FIRST ARTIST TO PASS 350 MILLION RIAA-CERTIFIED UNITS

Drake became the first artist in history to surpass 350 million RIAA-certified units — the most certified artist in RIAA history — after the RIAA awarded him 30 new certifications on Friday, October 23, 2026, the day before his 40th birthday.

The 30 new certifications, reported via Billboard, arrived on the eve of the rapper's 40th birthday and put him past a threshold no artist had ever crossed, cementing his lead over every other act in the RIAA program's history.

The Record — Key Facts

Milestone: First artist ever to pass 350 million RIAA-certified units.

Date: October 23, 2026 — 30 new certifications awarded.

Diamond plaques: 18 — extending his own record as the most of any artist.

Note: RIAA certifications measure accumulated commercial history (album + single + streaming equivalents).

The Diamond Haul

The album Views (2016) went Diamond, becoming his third Diamond album alongside Take Care and Scorpion.

Singles "In My Feelings" and "Marvin's Room" went Diamond, while "God's Plan" advanced to 2x Diamond.

The platinum sweep ran deep: "One Dance" moved to 15x Platinum, Scorpion to 9x Platinum, More Life to 6x Platinum, Certified Lover Boy to 5x Platinum, So Far Gone to 3x Platinum, and Care Package earned its first Platinum certification. ICEMAN, released May 15, 2026, earned Platinum.

A Birthday Weekend of Records

Drake turned 40 on October 24, 2026. His 40th-birthday party was held Friday, October 23 at Casa Cipriani in Manhattan with roughly 400 guests in attendance, per Complex — an evening covered by PEOPLE, Page Six and TMZ.

The same accounts report that the Backstreet Boys made a surprise appearance, performing "I Want It That Way" with Drake joining them onstage; Billboard and Vogue also carried the report.

The party also featured a Deal-or-No-Deal-style game with prizes up to $1 million, according to PEOPLE, Page Six and TMZ.

Separately, industry tracking cited by The Source, via HipHopUnlocked, puts Drake's 2026 year-end U.S. consumption at 11.7 million equivalent album units — more than double the nearest competitor.

Watch the Official Video

Official video: "DRAKE - QUEBEC" — the official music video from Drake's artist channel. It is not RIAA footage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RIAA record Drake set?
Drake became the first artist in history to pass 350 million RIAA-certified units — the most certified units of any artist.

When were the certifications awarded?
The 30 new certifications were awarded on Friday, October 23, 2026, the day before his 40th birthday.

How many Diamond plaques does Drake have now?
18 — extending his own record for the most Diamond plaques of any artist.

What does 350 million certified units mean?
It reflects accumulated commercial history measured by the RIAA across album, single and streaming-equivalent units.

More coverage from LatestLyrics: start with our Drake biography for the full backstory, check out Drake's HABIBTI album tracklist, read about Drake's record 18th No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, find out why Drake snubs the 2027 Grammys, and see Drake and Jessie Reyez named 2026 SOCAN honourees.