Drake is a living legend. We must do everything we can to appreciate him.

Drake’s 39th birthday turned into more than a celebration — it became a full-blown coronation. While most people unwrap presents, the 6 God unwrapped six new diamond plaques, officially extending his record as the rapper with the most RIAA diamond-certified singles in history. The new certifications bring his total to a staggering 16 diamond plaques, putting him miles ahead of his peers.

Here’s how the all-time leaderboard now stands:
16 – Drake
6 – Eminem
5 – Lil Wayne
3 – Nicki Minaj
3 – Jay-Z
3 – Cardi B

Among Drake’s new diamond awards are “The Motto,” “Passionfruit,” “Nice For What,” “Headlines,” “Nonstop,” and Take Care, his 2011 classic that just became his first-ever diamond album. That’s a monumental feat — Take Care is now the only rap album released in the past 20 years to go diamond, and the first since Eminem’s Curtain Call in 2005.

Each record symbolizes a different era of Drake’s dominance — from the introspective tone of Take Care to the swagger of “Headlines” and the island-infused “Passionfruit.” Whether lyrical or melodic, Drake’s catalog consistently shapes the sound of rap and pop alike. With 16 diamond plaques and counting, his reign is both a celebration and a challenge to the rest of the industry.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.