The Baton Rouge rapper continues his historic run as his unmatched work ethic reshapes the modern hip-hop record books.

NBA YoungBoy has officially made history. The Baton Rouge native is now the most RIAA-certified rapper of all time, with 126 certified titles, a milestone that further cements his dominance in modern hip-hop.

The achievement is the latest result of YoungBoy’s relentless work ethic, which has defined his career since he first emerged as a teenager. Over the years, he has built a reputation for releasing music at an almost unheard-of pace, frequently dropping multiple projects in a single year while consistently feeding fans with standalone singles in between.

That pace hasn’t slowed. In the past 12 months alone, YoungBoy has released roughly three new projects, including his latest effort, Slime Cry, which arrived today. Even by industry standards, the volume of his output is staggering, especially when paired with the commercial success needed to generate over 100 RIAA certifications.

What makes the record even more remarkable is YoungBoy’s age. At just 26 years old, he has already surpassed peers and legends with decades-long careers. With streaming-era consumption favoring consistency and fan loyalty, his catalog continues to grow at a pace that few artists in any genre can match.

If YoungBoy maintains even a fraction of his current momentum, his certification record could become one of the most untouchable marks in hip-hop history.

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.