The Weeknd Now Has The Second-Most Diamond Singles Ever

The Weeknd is among the most embellished artists each in recent times and over the course of the trendy music trade extra broadly. That’s true just about no matter no matter measure you employ, however proper now, let’s have a look at certifications from the RIAA (Recording Business Affiliation Of America). There’s really some information on that entrance immediately, as two The Weeknd songs — “Blinding Lights” and “Starboy” — have now achieved Diamond certification, indicating gross sales of a minimum of 10 million models within the US.

That in itself is a giant deal, however what’s much more noteworthy is what this does for The Weeknd’s placement on the all-time ranks: In keeping with the RIAA web site, immediately’s certifications put The Weeknd at three complete Diamond singles, which is the second-most ever. (His different Diamond single, by the way in which, is “The Hills.”)

He’s now behind solely Bruno Mars, who has 4 Diamond singles. The Weeknd is at present tied with Ed Sheeran, Eminem, Think about Dragons, Katy Perry, and Maroon 5, at three. All these artists are among the many few who’ve a number of Diamond singles: These with two Diamond singles are Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Girl Gaga, Submit Malone, and that’s it.

In the meantime, The Weeknd acquired another RIAA certifications immediately, too: “I Really feel It Coming” is now 6-times Platinum, “Die For You” is 4-times Platinum, “Heartless,” “Get together Monster,” and “Reminder” are 3-times Platinum, and so far as albums, Starboy is 4-times Platinum. General, The Weeknd now has 30 Gold singles, 30 Platinum singles, and 16 multi-Platinum singles.

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