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WAP Certified Diamond by RIAA

Sustained streaming has pushed the four‑year‑old hit past 10 million units, changing the commercial records of both artists.

Overview

  • The Recording Industry Association of America certified Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s single “WAPDiamond after it surpassed 10 million certified units in the United States.
  • The certification, announced Monday, gives Cardi B her fourth Diamond single and marks the first Diamond single for Megan Thee Stallion.
  • Both artists posted celebratory messages on X, thanking fans for continued streaming and support of the song.
  • WAP” was released in August 2020, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and its music video — which includes celebrity cameos such as Kylie Jenner — has drawn hundreds of millions of views.
  • Few rap songs reach Diamond status, so this milestone underlines streaming-era longevity and could raise renewed attention to both artists’ catalogs as Cardi releases new music and Megan stays active with 2026 collaborations.