Sideways earns RIAA Gold for Jt, recognizing 500,000 units on November 7, 2025.
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Sideways earns RIAA Gold for Jt, recognizing 500,000 units on November 7, 2025.
Jt Earns RIAA Gold for "Sideways"
Sideways earns RIAA Gold for Jt, recognizing 500,000 units on November 7, 2025.
Jt's solo single "Sideways" has officially been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, dated November 7, 2025, recognizes 500,000 certified units in the United States. The R&B/Hip-Hop track was released by Capitol, Motown, and Quality Control and marks a significant achievement for the artist's solo work.
Released on February 1, 2024, "Sideways" is Jt's third solo song, following her previous releases "JT First Day Out" and "No Bars." The artist, Jatavia Johnson, announced the track on her social media channels on January 30, 2024, after teasing it during Instagram Live sessions. The song's theme centers on being unbothered by disapproving or judgmental looks from others. "Sideways" is featured on the project titled "City Cinderella."
Best known as one half of the acclaimed hip-hop duo City Girls, Jt has cultivated a formidable solo presence. Her career trajectory is classified by Chartmetric as being at a "superstar" stage with a notable "growth" trend. This is supported by a substantial digital footprint, which includes over 6 million monthly listeners on Spotify, more than 6.8 million followers on Instagram, and 1.9 million followers on TikTok. This Gold certification for "Sideways" underscores her continued success and influence as a solo artist.
