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YNW Melly's song "223's" has been certified gold.

"Only the real can relate."

Is payola still alive and well?

The Hotties did it.

Tekashi69, Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz have gone 8x platinum. Will they go diamond?

Ever wondered what "album-equivalent" units and "pure sales" were all about? We've got you covered.

Future's 2019 album has moved half a million units.

Dreamville might end up with one of the lone platinum hip-hop albums of the year.

Lil Nas X gets a diamond-studded saddle.

The industry has changed drastically.

DaBaby is on top of the world.

Young Thug hits a major sales milestone.

J. Cole's single has gone triple platinum (without a feature.)

Tyga's new album contains some very strong hits.

XXXTentacion's song "SAD!" is eligible for 8x platinum.

YNW Melly can now be considered a multi-platinum recording artist because of "Murder On My Mind."

XXXTENTACION's 2017 project is now certified gold.

YNW Melly is currently in jail for murdering his two friends.

J. Cole earns another plaque for his collection.

XXXTentacion's first posthumous single goes platinum.

Streaming continues to cast its shadow.

Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Lil Wayne have cemented their foothold on the game.

The RIAA takes a moment to pay homage some of the game's brilliant black artists.

G-Eazy tells your man pipe up, it's three platinum plaques in a row.

Nicki Minaj calls herself "the Queen" for a reason.

Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj reach a major milestone on the same day.

"Congratulations" are in order for Post Malone and Quavo.

Huncho earns himself a shiny new wall decoration.