The official diamond award was unveiled by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1999. In the years since, it has been bestowed sparingly: only if a song has sold at least 10 million equivalent units, combining sales and streaming numbers.
Crucially, an artist or label must also request certification through an application process, which can lead to a delay in updated sales figures.
Modern hitmakers like Rihanna, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, and Katy Perry boast more than one diamond song apiece. Drake has the most of any artist, followed by Post Malone. Imagine Dragons has the most among bands.
Keep reading for the RIAA’s complete list of diamond-certified songs, in chronological order of certification date.
Listen to the complete playlist on Business Insider’s Spotify.
1. “Something About The Way You Look Tonight / Candle in the Wind” by Elton John
“Something About the Way You Look Tonight / Candle in the Wind” became the first-ever song to be certified diamond on October 9, 1997.
In fact, the RIAA recognized the song’s multi-platinum success two years before the diamond award was officially established. It remains the only physical single in history to be certified diamond and the highest-certified song released in the ’90s.
2. “Baby” by Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
“Baby” was certified diamond on May 9, 2013.
3. “Not Afraid” by Eminem
“Not Afraid” was certified diamond on June 10, 2014.
4. “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga
“Bad Romance” was certified diamond on May 29, 2015.
5. “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons
“Radioactive” was certified diamond on July 6, 2015.
6. “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
“Thrift Shop” was certified diamond on November 19, 2015.
7. “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga
“Poker Face” was certified diamond on November 30, 2015.
8. “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen
“Call Me Maybe” was certified diamond on September 28, 2016.
9. “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
“Uptown Funk” was certified diamond on October 18, 2016.
10. “Roar” by Katy Perry
“Roar” was certified diamond on June 22, 2017.
11. “Royals” by Lorde
“Royals,” Lorde’s genre-defying breakout hit, was certified diamond on December 8, 2017.
12. “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor
“All About That Bass” was certified diamond on January 23, 2018.
13. “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
“Despacito” was certified diamond on January 27, 2018.
14. “Firework” by Katy Perry
“Firework” was certified diamond on February 13, 2018.
15. “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
“Lose Yourself” was certified diamond on February 28, 2018.
16. “Love the Way You Lie” by Eminem featuring Rihanna
“Love the Way You Lie” was certified diamond on February 28, 2018.
17. “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell and T.I.
“Blurred Lines” was certified diamond on June 6, 2018.
18. “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas
“I Gotta Feeling” was certified diamond on June 6, 2018.
19. “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock
“Party Rock Anthem” was certified diamond on June 6, 2018.
20. “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic
“Counting Stars” was certified diamond on August 20, 2018.
21. “Closer” by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
“Closer” was certified diamond on September 17, 2018.
22. “Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line
“Cruise” was certified diamond on October 10, 2018.
23. “Dark Horse” by Katy Perry featuring Juicy J
“Dark Horse” was certified diamond on December 12, 2018.
24. “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
“Just the Way You Are” was certified diamond on January 11, 2019.
25. “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
“Shape of You” was certified diamond on January 24, 2019.
26. “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
“Thinking Out Loud” was certified diamond on February 8, 2019.
27. “We Are Young” by Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe
“We Are Young” was certified diamond on June 13, 2019.
28. “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
“I’m Yours” was certified diamond on June 24, 2019.
29. “The Hills” by The Weeknd
“The Hills” was certified diamond on June 28, 2019.
30. “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
“See You Again” was certified diamond on September 24, 2019.
31. “God’s Plan” by Drake
“God’s Plan” was certified diamond on September 25, 2019.
32. “Congratulations” by Post Malone featuring Quavo
“Congratulations” was certified diamond on October 8, 2019.
33. “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
Lil Nas X’s Grammy-winning hit “Old Town Road” holds the title as the fastest song to go diamond. It received the honor on October 22, 2019, less than one year after its original release.
34. “Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap
“Trap Queen” was certified diamond on November 8, 2019.
35. “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
“Perfect” was certified diamond on December 20, 2019.
36. “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
“Shake It Off” was certified diamond on March 13, 2020, making Swift the first female artist in US history to have both a diamond-certified single and album (2008’s “Fearless”). She has since added a second diamond album to her resume (2014’s “1989”).
37. “Happy” by Pharrell
“Happy” was certified diamond on May 6, 2020.
38. “Meant to Be” by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
“Meant to Be” was certified diamond on August 17, 2020.
39. “Grenade” by Bruno Mars
“Grenade” was certified diamond on October 2, 2020.
40. “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People
“Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People was certified diamond on October 13, 2020.
41. “All of Me” by John Legend
“All of Me” was certified diamond on October 13, 2020.
42. “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong
“Baby Shark” was certified diamond on November 5, 2020.
43. “Rockstar” by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
“Rockstar” was certified diamond on November 9, 2020.
44. “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)” by Post Malone and Swae Lee
“Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)” was certified diamond on November 9, 2020.
45. “Stay With Me” by Sam Smith
“Stay With Me” was certified diamond on November 12, 2020.
46. “Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus
“Party in the U.S.A.” was certified diamond on December 7, 2020.
47. “Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott featuring Drake
“Sicko Mode” was certified diamond on December 9, 2020.
48. “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B
“Bodak Yellow” was certified diamond on March 8, 2021, making Cardi B the first female rapper in history to have a diamond-certified single.
49. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
“Bohemian Rhapsody” was certified diamond on March 25, 2021.
50. “Sorry” by Justin Bieber
“Sorry” was certified diamond on March 29, 2021.
51. “Hey, Soul Sister” by Train
“Hey, Soul Sister” was certified diamond on April 7, 2021.
52. “Low” by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
“Low” was certified diamond on April 22, 2021.
53. “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots
“Stressed Out” was certified diamond on April 30, 2021.
54. “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye featuring Kimbra
“Somebody That I Used to Know,” sometimes described as a one-hit wonder, was certified diamond on May 6, 2021.
55. “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars
“That’s What I Like” was certified diamond on May 21, 2021.
56. “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars
“When I Was Your Man” was certified diamond on May 21, 2021, making Mars the first artist in history with five diamond-certified songs.
57. “Sail” by AWOLNATION
“Sail” was certified diamond on June 14, 2021.
58. “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5
“Moves Like Jagger” was certified diamond on July 1, 2021.
59. “Sad!” by XXXTentacion
“Sad!” was certified diamond on August 13, 2021.
60. “Demons” by Imagine Dragons
“Demons” was certified diamond on August 31, 2021.
61. “Believer” by Imagine Dragons
“Believer” was certified diamond on August 31, 2021.
62. “Lean On” by Major Lazer and DJ Snake featuring MØ
“Lean On” was certified diamond on September 17, 2021.
63. “Havana” by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug
“Havana” was certified diamond on October 4, 2021.
64. “Stronger” by Kanye West
“Stronger” was certified diamond on October 6, 2021.
65. “Super Bass” by Nicki Minaj
“Super Bass” was certified diamond on November 9, 2021.
66. “Life Is Good” by Future featuring Drake
“Life Is Good” was certified diamond on November 22, 2021.
67. “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
“Girls Like You” was certified diamond on November 29, 2021.
68. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” was certified diamond on December 3, 2021. The song continues to hit No. 1 on Billboard charts each holiday season.
69. “The Box” by Roddy Ricch
“The Box” was certified diamond on December 6, 2021.
70. “I Like It” by Cardi B featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny
“I Like It” was certified diamond on December 13, 2021.
71. “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
“Tennessee Whiskey” was certified diamond on December 14, 2021.
72. “Sugar” by Maroon 5
“Sugar” was certified diamond on January 11, 2022.
It marks Maroon 5’s third diamond-certified song, putting the band on equal footing with the likes of Eminem, Ed Sheeran, and Cardi B.
73. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
“I Will Always Love You” was certified diamond on January 12, 2022.
74. “Lucid Dreams” by Juice Wrld
“Lucid Dreams” was certified diamond on February 4, 2022.
75. “Location” by Khalid
“Location” was certified diamond on March 3, 2022.
76. “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
“A Thousand Years” was certified diamond on March 3, 2022.
77. “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd
“Blinding Lights” was certified diamond on April 5, 2022. It’s one of the most-streamed songs of all time.
78. “Starboy” by The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk
“Starboy” was certified diamond on April 5, 2022.
79. “Timber” by Pitbull featuring Kesha
“Timber” was certified diamond on June 23, 2022.
80. “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons
“Thunder” was certified diamond on July 7, 2022, marking Imagine Dragons’ fourth diamond-certified song.
81. “Don’t Let Me Down” by The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
“Don’t Let Me Down” was certified diamond on July 11, 2022.
82. “Heathens” by Twenty One Pilots
“Heathens” was certified diamond on July 22, 2022.
83. “Unforgettable” by French Montana featuring Swae Lee
“Unforgettable” was certified diamond on August 25, 2022.
84. “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
“Billie Jean” was certified diamond on August 29, 2022.
85. “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
“Thriller” was certified diamond on August 29, 2022.
86. “Drip Too Hard” by Lil Baby and Gunna
“Drip Too Hard” was certified diamond on September 12, 2022.
87. “Locked Out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars
“Locked Out of Heaven” was certified diamond on October 1, 2022.
88. “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton
“Can’t Hold Us” was certified diamond on October 14, 2022.
89. “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker
“Wagon Wheel” was certified diamond on October 27, 2022.
90. “Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
“Something Just Like This” was certified diamond on November 2, 2022.
91. “Psycho” by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
“Psycho” was certified diamond on November 14, 2022.
92. “White Iverson” by Post Malone
“White Iverson” was certified diamond on November 14, 2022.
93. “Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd
“Can’t Feel My Face” was certified diamond on December 6, 2022.
94. “Hotline Bling” by Drake
“Hotline Bling” was certified diamond on December 8, 2022.
95. “One Dance” by Drake
“One Dance” was certified diamond on December 8, 2022.
96. “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne featuring Static Major
“Lollipop” was certified diamond on December 14, 2022.
97. “Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare)” by Kid Cudi featuring MGMT and Ratatat
“Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare)” was certified diamond on December 15, 2022.
98. “XO Tour Llif3” by Lil Uzi Vert
“XO Tour Llif3” was certified diamond on December 7, 2022.
99. “Fireflies” by Owl City
“Fireflies” was certified diamond on January 25, 2023. It’s also one of the few solo-written No. 1 songs in this century.
100. “Without Me” by Halsey
“Without Me” was certified diamond on February 1, 2023.
101. “Say You Won’t Let Go” by James Arthur
“Say You Won’t Let Go” was certified diamond on February 15, 2023.
102. “Earned It” by The Weeknd
“Earned It” was certified diamond on February 16, 2023.
Although it was released as the lead single from the “Fifty Shades of Grey” film soundtrack, “Earned It” was also included on The Weeknd’s sophomore studio album “Beauty Behind the Madness.” It’s the first album in history to have three diamond-certified songs on its tracklist.
103. “Take Me to Church” by Hozier
“Take Me to Church” was certified diamond on March 15, 2023.
104. “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga
“Just Dance” was certified diamond on April 12, 2023.
105. “Need You Now” by Lady A
“Need You Now” was certified diamond on April 17, 2023.
106. “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood
“Sweater Weather” was certified diamond on April 19, 2023.
107. “Better Now” by Post Malone
“Better Now” was certified diamond on April 20, 2023.
108. “I Fall Apart” by Post Malone
“I Fall Apart” was certified diamond on April 20, 2023.
109. “Circles” by Post Malone
“Circles” was certified diamond on April 20, 2023.
110. “We Found Love” by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris
“We Found Love” was certified diamond on April 27, 2023.
111. “Beautiful Crazy” by Luke Combs
“Beautiful Crazy” was certified diamond on June 12, 2023.
112. “Ni**as in Paris” by Jay-Z and Kanye West
“Ni**as in Paris” was certified diamond on June 12, 2023.
113. “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
“Wake Me Up” was certified diamond on June 16, 2023.
114. “Fuck Love” by XXXTentacion featuring Trippie Redd
“Fuck Love” was certified diamond on June 18, 2023.
115. “California Gurls” by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg
“California Gurls” was certified diamond on June 21, 2023.
116. “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber
“Stay” was certified diamond on June 23, 2023.
117. “No Hands” by Waka Flocka Flame featuring Wale and Roscoe Dash
“No Hands” was certified diamond on July 20, 2023.
118. “Riptide” by Vance Joy
“Riptide” was certified diamond on July 27, 2023.
119. “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish
“Bad Guy,” widely considered Billie Eilish’s signature hit, was certified diamond on July 31, 2023.
120. “Body Like a Back Road” by Sam Hunt
“Body Like a Back Road” was certified diamond on August 1, 2023.
121. “In da Club” by 50 Cent
“In da Club” was certified diamond on November 1, 2023.
122. “Levitating” by Dua Lipa
“Levitating,” arguably Dua Lipa’s most acclaimed song, was certified diamond on November 6, 2023.
123. “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi
“Someone You Loved” was certified diamond on November 8, 2023.
124. “Young Dumb & Broke” by Khalid
“Young Dumb & Broke” was certified diamond on December 6, 2023.
125. “Heaven” by Kane Brown
“Heaven” was certified diamond on December 7, 2023.
126. “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
“Mr. Brightside” was certified diamond on January 12, 2024.
127. “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
“Don’t Stop Believin'” was certified diamond on January 26, 2024.
128. “Yeah!” by Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris
“Yeah!” was certified diamond on February 9, 2024. Mere days later, the song received a major boost in streaming after Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show.
129. “In The End” by Linkin Park
“In The End” was certified diamond on February 27, 2024.
130. “In Case You Didn’t Know” by Brett Young
“In Case You Didn’t Know” was certified diamond on March 19, 2024.
131. “Diamonds” by Rihanna
“Diamonds” was certified diamond on April 22, 2024.
132. “Wow.” by Post Malone
“Wow.” was certified diamond on April 23, 2024, becoming Post Malone’s ninth diamond single.
Malone has the second-most diamond-certified songs, trailing Drake’s all-time record.
133. “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel
“Let It Go” was certified diamond on May 13, 2024.
134. “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj
“Bang Bang” was certified diamond on May 23, 2024.
135. “Needed Me” by Rihanna
“Needed Me” was certified diamond on May 31, 2024.
136. “Work” by Rihanna
“Work” was certified diamond on May 31, 2024. The song includes a Drake feature.
137. “Umbrella” by Rihanna
“Umbrella” was certified diamond on May 31, 2024.
138. “Stay” by Rihanna
“Stay” was certified diamond on May 31, 2024, becoming Rihanna’s seventh diamond single.
She holds the record among female artists, trailing Post Malone and Drake for the all-time record.
Rihanna reacted to the historic news on X, writing, “ain’t no back n forth.”
139. “Give Me Everything” by Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack, and Nayer
“Give Me Everything” was certified diamond on June 6, 2024.
140. “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
“Heat Waves” was certified diamond on June 6, 2024.
141. “Save Your Tears” by The Weeknd
“Save Your Tears” was certified diamond on June 20, 2024.
142. “Die For You” by The Weeknd
“Die For You” was certified diamond on June 20, 2024, becoming The Weeknd’s seventh diamond single.
He is tied with Rihanna and Bruno Mars for the third-most in history.
143. “Drowning” by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie featuring Kodak Black
“Drowning” was certified diamond on June 25, 2024.
144. “E.T.” by Katy Perry
“E.T.” was certified diamond on July 1, 2024.
145. “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry
“Teenage Dream” was certified diamond on July 1, 2024, becoming Katy Perry’s sixth diamond single.
“Teenage Dream” was released as a single from Perry’s beloved 2010 album of the same name, along with “Firework,” “California Gurls,” and “E.T” — the first and only album to have four diamond-certified songs on its tracklist.
146. “Chandelier” by Sia
“Chandelier” was certified diamond on July 3, 2024.
147. “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
“Thunderstruck” was certified diamond on July 8, 2024.
148. “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
“Livin’ on a Prayer” was certified diamond on July 23, 2024.
149. “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys
“Empire State of Mind” was certified diamond on July 24, 2024.
150. “Middle Child” by J. Cole
“Middle Child” was certified diamond on July 24, 2024.
151. “When It Rains It Pours” by Luke Combs
“When It Rains It Pours” was certified diamond on August 14, 2024.
152. “Hurricane” by Luke Combs
“Hurricane” was certified diamond on August 14, 2024.
153. “No One” by Alicia Keys
“No One” was certified diamond on August 16, 2024.
154. “Happier” by Marshmello featuring Bastille
“Happier” was certified diamond on August 19, 2024.
155. “Goosebumps” by Travis Scott
“Goosebumps” was certified diamond on August 28, 2024.
156. “Love Me” by Lil Wayne featuring Drake and Future
“Love Me” was certified diamond on September 30, 2024.
157. “No Guidance” by Chris Brown featuring Drake
“No Guidance,” a controversial collaboration between Chris Brown and Drake, was certified diamond on November 12, 2024.
158. “Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls
“Iris” was certified diamond on November 15, 2024.
159. “Starships” by Nicki Minaj
“Starships” was certified diamond on November 18, 2024.
160. “Lovely” by Billie Eilish and Khalid
“Lovely” was certified diamond on November 18, 2024.
161. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” was certified diamond on December 6, 2024.
162. “No Role Modelz” by J. Cole
“No Role Modelz” was certified diamond on December 10, 2024.
163. “Hey Ya!” by Outkast
“Hey Ya!” was certified diamond on December 13, 2024.
164. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” by Beyoncé
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” was certified diamond on December 17, 2024.
165. “Halo” by Beyoncé
“Halo” was certified diamond on December 17, 2024.
166. “Ride” by Twenty One Pilots
“Ride” was certified diamond on January 7, 2025.
167. “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande
“7 Rings,” the biggest hit from Grande’s album “Thank U, Next,” was certified diamond on February 14, 2025.
168. “What Ifs” by Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina
“What Ifs” was certified diamond on February 26, 2025.
169. “Whats Poppin” by Jack Harlow
“Whats Poppin” was certified diamond on March 13, 2025.
170. “Look at Me Now” by Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
“Look at Me Now” was certified diamond on May 5, 2025.
171. “Best I Ever Had” by Drake
“Best I Ever Had” was certified diamond on May 28, 2025.
172. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” by Drake
“Hold On, We’re Going Home,” the biggest hit from Drake’s third album, “Nothing Was the Same,” was certified diamond on May 28, 2025.
173. “Boom Boom Pow” by The Black Eyed Peas
“Boom Boom Pow” was certified diamond on June 6, 2025.
174. “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd featuring Gucci Mane
“Black Beatles” was certified diamond on June 6, 2025.
175. “She Got the Best of Me” by Luke Combs
“She Got the Best of Me” was certified diamond on June 13, 2025.
176. “Something in the Orange” by Zach Bryan
“Something in the Orange” was certified diamond on July 15, 2025.
177. “Die a Happy Man” by Thomas Rhett
“Die a Happy Man” was certified diamond on July 21, 2025.
178. “How to Save a Life” by The Fray
“How to Save a Life” was certified diamond on August 13, 2025.
179. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey
“A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Shaboozey’s breakout hit, was certified diamond on September 15, 2025, just over one year after its release.
180. “High Hopes” by Panic! At the Disco
“High Hopes” was certified diamond on October 2, 2025.
181. “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At the Disco
“I Write Sins Not Tragedies” was certified diamond on October 2, 2025.
182. “Exchange” by Bryson Tiller
“Exchange” was certified diamond on October 2, 2025.
183. “Don’t” by Bryson Tiller
“Don’t” was certified diamond on October 2, 2025.
184. “Rude” by Magic!
“Rude” was certified diamond on October 15, 2025.
185. “The Lazy Song” by Bruno Mars
“The Lazy Song” was certified diamond on October 17, 2025, becoming Mars’ seventh diamond single.
He is tied with Rihanna and The Weeknd for the third-most in history.
186. “Nonstop” by Drake
“Nonstop” was certified diamond on October 24, 2025.
187. “Passionfruit” by Drake
“Passionfruit” was certified diamond on October 24, 2025.
188. “Headlines” by Drake
“Headlines” was certified diamond on October 24, 2025.
189. “The Motto” by Drake featuring Lil Wayne
“The Motto” was certified diamond on October 24, 2025.
190. “Nice for What” by Drake
“Nice for What” was certified diamond on October 24, 2025, becoming Drake’s 15th diamond single (including collaborations) and extending his record.
191. “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood
“Before He Cheats” was certified diamond on October 30, 2025.
192. “Airplanes” by B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams
“Airplanes” was certified diamond on October 31, 2025.
193. “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” by Train
“Drops of Jupiter” was certified diamond on November 13, 2025.
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