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Only 24 artists have multiple songs that are certified diamond here they all areApril 25, 2024newsUpdated The RIAA gives diamond certifications to songs that have gone platinum 10 times.Only 125 songs in history have been certified diamond and 24 artists have multiple songs on the list.Post Malone has the most with eight, followed by Bruno Mars with six.1. Justin BieberJustin Bieber has four diamond-certified songs. Justin Bieber/YouTubeThe official diamond award was unveiled by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1999. In the years since, it has been bestowed sparingly — if a song has moved at least 10 million equivalent units by combining sales and streaming numbers, and if an artist or label requests certification.Justin Bieber's "Baby" was only the second song in history to be certified diamond on May 9, 2013.Bieber received a second diamond certification in 2018 as a featured artist on "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee.His third award was bestowed in 2021 for his smash hit "Sorry." He earned his fourth in 2023 for "Stay," a duet with The Kid LAROI.2.
EminemEminem has three diamond-certified songs. Eminem/YouTubeEminem's "Not Afraid" was the third song in history to be certified diamond on June 10, 2014. "Lose Yourself" and "Love the Way You Lie" both received the award in 2018.3. Lady GagaLady Gaga has three diamond-certified songs.
Lady Gaga/YouTubeLady Gaga received two diamond certifications in 2015 for "Bad Romance" and "Poker Face."She added a third to her collection in 2023 with "Just Dance."4. Imagine DragonsImagine Dragons has four diamond-certified songs. Imagine Dragons/YouTubeImagine Dragons has four diamond-certified songs, the most of any band in history."Radioactive" earned the band's first diamond award on July 6, 2015. It was followed by "Demons" and "Believer" in 2021, and finally "Thunder" in 2022.5.
Bruno MarsBruno Mars has six diamond-certified songs. Bruno Mars/YouTubeBruno Mars has six diamond-certified songs, the second-most of any artist in history: "Uptown Funk," "Just the Way You Are," "Grenade," "That's What I Like," "When I Was Your Man," and "Locked Out of Heaven."6. Katy PerryKaty Perry has four diamond-certified songs. Katy Perry/YouTubeKaty Perry earned her first diamond certification for "Roar" on June 22, 2017.She received two more in 2018 for "Firework" and "Dark Horse." Her fourth award was bestowed in 2023 for "California Gurls" featuring Snoop Dogg.7.
PharrellPharrell has two diamond-certified songs. Pharrell Williams/YouTubePharrell earned a diamond certification in 2018 as a featured artist on Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," which he also cowrote and produced.His hit single "Happy" received the award in 2020.8. Florida Georgia LineFlorida Georgia Line has two diamond-certified songs. Florida Georgia Line/YouTubeFlorida Georgia Line's "Cruise" was certified diamond on October 10, 2018.The country duo received a second award in 2020 as a featured artist on Bebe Rexha's "Meant to Be."9.
Ed SheeranEd Sheeran has three diamond-certified songs. Ed Sheeran/YouTubeEd Sheeran received three diamond certifications in 2019 for "Shape of You," "Thinking Out Loud," and "Perfect."10. The WeekndThe Weeknd has five diamond-certified songs. The Weeknd/YouTubeWith five diamond-certified songs to his name, The Weeknd is tied with Drake for the third-most in history.The Canadian singer earned his first diamond certification for "The Hills" on June 28, 2019.
He received three more in 2022 for "Blinding Lights," "Starboy," and "Can't Feel My Face."His milestone fifth certification came in February 2023 for "Earned It," the lead single from the "Fifty Shades of Grey" film soundtrack.11. DrakeDrake has five diamond-certified songs. Drake/YouTubeDrake's "God's Plan" was certified diamond in 2019.The rapper received a second diamond certification in 2020 as a featured artist on Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode," and a third in 2021 as a featured artist on Future's "Life Is Good."He added two more to his total in 2022 for "Hotline Bling" and "One Dance."Drake is tied with The Weeknd for the third-most diamond-certified songs in history.12. Post MalonePost Malone has eight diamond-certified songs.
Post Malone/YouTubePost Malone holds the record for the most diamond-certified songs with eight to his name. He earned his first in 2019 for "Congratulations."He received two more awards in 2020 (for "Rockstar" and "Sunflower") and an additional two in 2022 (for "White Iverson" and "Psycho" featuring Ty Dolla $ign).He added three more to his collection in 2023 with "Better Now," "I Fall Apart," and "Circles."13. Cardi BCardi B has three diamond-certified songs. Cardi B/YouTubeIn 2021, Cardi B became the first female rapper in history to have a diamond-certified single with "Bodak Yellow."Later that year, she received a second award as a featured artist on Maroon 5's "Girls Like You" and a third for her single "I Like It."14.
Maroon 5Maroon 5 has three diamond-certified songs. Maroon 5/YouTubeMaroon 5 earned two diamond certifications in 2021 for "Moves Like Jagger" and "Girls Like You."The band's third award was bestowed in 2022 for "Sugar."15. The ChainsmokersThe Chainsmokers have three diamond-certified songs. The Chainsmokers/YouTubeThe Chainsmokers' hit collaboration with Halsey, "Closer," was certified diamond on September 17, 2018.The EDM duo received two more awards in 2022 for "Don't Let Me Down" featuring Daya and "Something Just Like This" featuring Coldplay.16.
Twenty One PilotsTwenty One Pilots has two diamond-certified songs. Fueled By Ramen/YouTubeTwenty One Pilots received their first diamond award in 2021 for "Stressed Out."The following year, they received a second for "Heathens," the lead single from the soundtrack of the DC Comics film "Suicide Squad."17. Swae LeeSwae Lee has two diamond-certified songs. Post Malone/YouTubeSwae Lee earned a diamond certification in 2020 for "Sunflower," a collaboration with Post Malone for "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."He received a second award in 2022 as a featured artist on French Montana's "Unforgettable."18.
Michael JacksonMichael Jackson has two diamond-certified songs. Kevin Mazur/WireImageMichael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and "Thriller" were both certified diamond on August 29, 2022, nearly 40 years after their release.19. Macklemore & Ryan LewisMacklemore & Ryan Lewis have two diamond-certified songs. Macklemore/YouTubeMacklemore & Ryan Lewis earned their first diamond certification in 2015 for "Thrift Shop" featuring Wanz.Seven years later, the duo earned a second for "Can't Hold Us" featuring Ray Dalton.20.
HalseyHalsey has two diamond-certified songs. Halsey/YouTubeHalsey received her first diamond certification in 2018 as a featured artist on "Closer" by The Chainsmokers.Her solo smash hit "Without Me" was the milestone 100th song to receive the award on February 1, 2023.21. RihannaRihanna has two diamond-certified songs. Rihanna/YouTubeRihanna earned her first diamond certification in 2018 as a featured artist on Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie."She received her second in 2023 for "We Found Love," her smash collaboration with Calvin Harris.22.
Kanye WestKanye West has two diamond-certified songs. Kanye West/YouTubeKanye West, who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021, received his first diamond certification that same year for "Stronger."His second award was bestowed in 2023 for "Ni**as in Paris," a single from his joint album with Jay-Z, "Watch the Throne."23. XXXTentacionXXXTentacion has two diamond-certified songs. YouTube/XXXTentatcionXXXTentacion, who was killed in 2018, earned a posthumous diamond certification in 2021 for his No.
1 single "Sad!"He received a second award in 2023 for "Fuck Love" featuring Trippie Redd.24. KhalidKhalid has two diamond-certified songs. Khalid/YouTubeKhalid earned his first diamond certification for "Location" on March 3, 2022. The following year, he received another for "Young Dumb & Broke."ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyivtOiqq2rXai2r7PEq6pmr5mptW651KWroqicmnqltcCmpqecXZiys8DIn6CenF2ovK%2Bz0mapopmRYn9xfpFmbg%3D%3D