Tekashi 6ix9ine may have come to be associated with the many colors of the rainbow, but it would appear he’s ready to expand his palette. While it’s no secret the man is hellbent on achieving chart dominance by any means necessary, 6ix9ine’s quest isn’t entirely fruitless. In fact, his collection of plaques has proven to be an impressive sight to behold, and prior to his incarceration he was chomping at the bit to show it off at any occasion. Perhaps that occasion has come once again, as 6ix9ine has secured himself another shiny golden plaque for his efforts.

While it wasn’t quite able to hit number one on the Billboard charts, instead clocking in at number three, Tekashi 6ix9ine’s “GOOBA” remained a juggernaut in its own right. Boasting two-hundred and twenty-seven million views on YouTube, 6ix9ine’s first single since his prison release has already sold over five-hundred-thousand album-equivalent units. 

Of course, with every personal victory secured by the controversial young rapper, his words ring out all the more impactful: “You’re mad I’m back, big mad, he’s mad, she’s mad, big sad.” Indeed, many will be mad and sad to some varying combination. And yet he keeps on trucking, antagonistic as ever, albeit with a decreased dose of gangland activity. Are you one of the many driving up the sales of “GOOBA?”

It’s fair to say that Nav has come a long way, having recently enjoyed his most successful album thus far in Good Intentions. With his album having debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, it feels as if Nav is finally gaining traction as a commercially ble name. It may very well be off the strength of the album’s lead single “Turks,” which featured two fellow heavy-hitters in Travis Scott and Gunna — the same trio that brought “Yosemite” into the world, one of Astroworld’s standout cuts.

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Now, “Turks” has begun forging a legacy of its own. Nav took to Instagram to reveal that the track has officially gone gold, making this one his seventh plaque as a leading artist. “Turks just went gold! Thank u to my fans and the gang,” writes a grateful Nav on his Instagram, drawing praise from his collaborator Gunna in the comment section. 

At this rate, it’s only a matter of time before Good Intentions starts climbing closer toward gold certification, though it’s unclear whether it has the legs to hit platinum. In any case, it’s still cool to see the Canadian artist building his collection of hits, and it’s highly likely that “Turks” will not be his last. What do you think — are you still bumping Good Intentions? 

We're all waiting patiently for any information about J. Cole's new album The Fall Off, which is rumored for a release later this year. Without much to go off of, Dreamville fanatics have been re-visiting the North Carolina emcee's older releases, including the more recent Revenge of the Dreamers 3 tape. The GRAMMY-nominated project is still racking up heavy streams and, as a result, J. Cole just welcomed home a ton of new platinum and gold plaques.

As reported by Complex, the latest RIAA update shows J. Cole celebrating a bunch of new achievements for some of his songs. 

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"More plaques please," wrote the rapper's manager Ibrahim "Ib" Hamad on Twitter, reacting to the new platinum plaque for "Under The Sun," a collaboration with Lute and DaBaby. Ib's wish was granted shortly after with a bunch of other accomplishments piling up for his main man Cole.

Future has officially released his eighth studio album High Off Life. With twenty-one new songs, there is a lot for fans of the Atlanta rapper to unpack. While it was always a given that the album would be successful commercially, the inclusion of one track in particular pushed it over the edge in terms of accolades.

It has been reported that, right off the bat, Future's new album High Off Life was certified Gold by the RIAA. You may be asking how that's even possible. Well, let me help you out.

Despite some grumblings that haters can’t help but voicing, it seems as if DaBaby‘s rise is going quite nicely. Following the release of his brand new album Blame It On Baby a few weeks back, it would appear that one of the tracks has already emerged as a clear fan-favorite. “Rockstar” with Roddy Ricch continues to rack up streaming numbers, and as of right now it has become the first track on the album to earn a certified RIAA plaque. 

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Given that both rappers are among the most successful mainstream newcomers in hip-hop right now, it’s no wonder that together they’d make for a sales juggernaut. At this point, platinum feels like an inevitability, especially if they’re able to somehow connect for a proper video. Given that both parties are likely hunkered down for quarantine, it’s not exactly likely — either way, we’re about to find out how much staying power the Blame It On Baby duet has.

A gambler might be inclined to say, at the very least, a reasonable amount. DaBaby alone has already amassed eight additional plaques to his name, three platinum and five gold. True, only one of the three is for a solo release, but it remains a testament to DaBaby’s star power all the same. You be the judge, does “Rockstar” have what it takes to carry momentum into the summer months?

When Lil Baby first emerged onto the scene, many were left wondering whether the game had simply run out of eligible rap names. Against all odds, Baby quickly endeared himself to fans with a barrage of bangers, including the breakout Drake duet “Yes Indeed.” By the time he delivered his debut album Harder Than Ever, he was already being touted as one of the most promising up-and-comers in a minute. Fast forward a modest three years later and he’s standing proudly at the top of the heap.

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Despite being only three weeks old (a proverbial baby, as it were) his latest studio album My Turn has already proven to be a fan favorite. Singles like the platinum “Woah,” the Future-assisted “Live Off My Closet,” the hard-hitting Moneybagg Yo collaboration “No Sucker,” and the powerful centerpiece “Emotionally Scarred” have clearly resonated with listeners, resulting in some truly impressive numbers for the Quality Control artist. So much so that it’s already eligible for Gold status, another plaque for his growing collection.

Are you still bumping Lil Baby’s most ambitious project yet? And if so, where do you feel it positions him in the hierarchy of current greats — is it fair to call him the best artist under the age of 30? 

Gunna and Young Thug are hitmakers in their own right but when they team up, it's trouble. Thug's track record with Gunna is damn-near flawless at this point from "Chanel" to "Oh Okay." 2019's Drip Or Drown 2 produced the single, "3 Headed Snake" which became one of the most popular songs on the project. Over a year after its release and the two have another certified hit in their hands. According to chart data, the single has moved the equivalent of 500,000 units in the United States, making it eligible for a RIAA gold certification.

While Gunna is still collecting new plaques for his collection, he's readying a new campaign for his forthcoming project. Most recently, he released a trailer for "Wunna" which included a snippet of music. Apparently, he has some new music arriving tonight so keep your eyes peeled for that. Chances are its a new single since he confirmed the long-awaited single, "Pull Up Wit Ah Stick" is due out soon. Perhaps that will mark the first single off of his upcoming project.

As for Young Thug, he's been steadily promoting 2019's So Much Fun. Although he's teased a new project titled Punk, Thugger has yet to share any solid details about the project to the public. 

Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more music from both Thug and Gunna. 

Offset‘s debut solo album, Father Of 4has reached an important milestone since its release over a year ago. The rapper’s solo debut has officially gone gold as of Feb. 29th when the RIAA made it officially certified. It’s a big moment for the rapper especially for his debut album outside of his work with the Migos.

Although Migos are currently plotting on the release of Culture III, Offset’s been keeping himself busy with other ventures. The rapper recently starred in NCIS: LA alongside LL Cool J where he took on the role of an undercover CIA agent. He even did his own stunts, as he put it. It appears that his foray into television has sparked a long-term interest as an actor, although it’s unclear if he has any other roles that he’s taken on.

Along with his efforts as an actor, he’s dived deeper into the gaming world as well. Not only did he make a major investment into FaZe clan, but he’s also hosting a gaming show on Caffeine called Bet With Set. Clearly, Offset is expanding his portfolio beyond just music. 

Migos recently released their last single “GNF” with Travis Scott and Young Thug. It appears that it marks the first single off of Culture III which is supposedly set to arrive at some point this year.

Eminem‘s Music To Be Murdered By, marketed as a soundtrack to be enjoyed while “being done in,” has clearly served its purpose. Despite only having been released for about a month, Em’s eleventh studio album has yielded him another gold certification for his already expansive collection. The accomplishment was celebrated by his rhyming partner Royce Da 5’9″, with whom he worked intimately on songs like “You Gon Learn,” “Darkness,” “Yah Yah,” and “I Will.” Taking to Instagram, Royce allowed a single emoji to symbolize the global scope of Em’s reach.

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For that keeping score, it also serves as a cool milestone for Slim — Music To Be Murdered By is officially the first record of the new decade to achieve gold certification. Given that the Juice WRLD-assisted “Godzilla” is already tapped to be the album’s next single, it wouldn’t be surprising to see this one hit platinum before long. As of now, every other Eminem album has gone platinum except for Revival, which has seemingly plateaued at gold, and his cult classic debut Infinite. 

Congratulations to Eminem, and much respect to Royce for showing support. Look for his own new album The Allegory to hit this Friday, and keep an eye out for Em’s upcoming “Godzilla” video to drop in the imminent future. Are you still bumping Music To Be Murdered By?

True, Drake and the artist formerly known as Meathead have been hip-hop superstars for a minute now, having enjoyed prime runs throughout the past decade. Now, with both men having comfortably entered their thirties, they have seemingly discovered the perfect method of expressing their satisfaction: endearing smug flex anthems. It seems as if whenever they get together, the pair allow themselves room to get cockier than ever, perhaps emboldened by their shared net worth and admiration for the fast life.

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Their latest concoction "Life Is Good" is no exception. By now, the song has become a fan favorite of sorts, with many playfully debating who reigned supreme. Driven by a badass beat switch courtesy of Ambezza, OZ & D. Hill, the precursor to an oft-teased What A Time To Be Alive 2 (never confirmed, but heavily speculated) has become yet another hit in Drake and Future's collective catalog. 

According to chartdata's findings, "Life Is Good" has officially sold over 500,000 album-equivalent units in the United States alone, a staggering amount given that one such unit equates to 1,500 streams. While the milestone has yet to be confirmed by the RIAA, it's only a matter of time before Drizzy and Future find themselves sporting a shiny new addition to the wall.