Kodak Black has added another major milestone to his career after receiving a sweeping update from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), earning 42 new Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum certifications across his catalog. The latest achievement further solidifies the Florida rapper\u2019s place among the most commercially successful artists of his generation.<\/p>\n
Among the biggest highlights of the certification haul, three of Kodak Black\u2019s most celebrated projects Painting Pictures (2017), Project Baby 2 (2017), and Dying to Live (2018) have all been elevated to Double Platinum status, signifying more than 2 million equivalent units sold in the United States. Meanwhile, his 2022 album Back for Everything reached Platinum certification, crossing the one million-unit mark.<\/p>\n
Several of Kodak\u2019s biggest singles also received significant certification upgrades. His breakout hit \u201cTunnel Vision\u201d climbed to 9\u00d7 Platinum, while \u201cSuper Gremlin\u201d and \u201cTransportin\u2019\u201d were both certified 6\u00d7 Platinum. Fan favorites including \u201cSkrilla,\u201d \u201cVersatile,\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t Wanna Breathe,\u201d and \u201cThere He Go\u201d also achieved Platinum status, reflecting the continued popularity of his catalog years after their original release.<\/p>\n
The updated certifications span nearly every era of Kodak Black\u2019s career, from his early mixtape days to his chart-topping studio albums. Rather than reflecting a sudden spike in sales, the new plaques recognize years of accumulated physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming activity that have now officially been certified by the RIAA.<\/p>\n
Since emerging onto the hip-hop scene with hits like \u201cNo Flockin\u2019\u201d, Kodak Black has built one of rap\u2019s most successful catalogs. His debut album, Painting Pictures, introduced mainstream audiences to his distinctive style with records such as \u201cTunnel Vision,\u201d while Dying to Live debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and featured the global hit \u201cZEZE.\u201d In 2022, \u201cSuper Gremlin\u201d became one of the biggest rap songs of the year, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and further cementing his commercial appeal.<\/p>\n
The massive certification update highlights Kodak Black\u2019s remarkable longevity in the streaming era. While many of the newly certified records were released years ago, they continue to attract millions of listeners across digital platforms, proving the lasting impact of his music and the strength of his fan base.<\/p>\n
Fans celebrated the achievement across social media, with many pointing to the breadth of the certification update as evidence of Kodak\u2019s influence on modern hip-hop. The 42 new certifications represent one of the largest single-day RIAA updates of his career and further strengthen his commercial legacy.<\/p>\n
With 42 new RIAA certifications, including three Double-Platinum albums, Kodak Black continues to reinforce his status as one of the most successful rappers of the streaming generation. As his catalog keeps reaching new audiences and accumulating millions of streams, the latest milestone serves as another reminder of the enduring impact of his music on the rap landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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