Dj Khaled Earns RIAA Gold for "Holy Key (Ft. Betty Wright, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar)"

DJ Khaled's 2016 single, "Holy Key," has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, dated November 20, 2025, marks 500,000 certified units in the United States. The track, released via Legacy Recordings, was a standout from Khaled's ninth studio album, Major Key, which became his first project to top the Billboard 200 chart.

Released on July 22, 2016, "Holy Key" brought together a multi-generational lineup of acclaimed artists. The song features powerful, socially conscious verses from rappers Big Sean and Kendrick Lamar, anchored by a soulful, church-like chorus from the late soul and R&B legend Betty Wright. The lyrics focus on themes of religion, politics, racial discrimination, and police brutality. The track served as the third official single from Major Key, following the Drake-assisted hit "For Free" and the Jay Z and Future collaboration "I Got The Keys."

A producer, executive, and larger-than-life media personality, Dj Khaled (born Khaled Mohamed Khaled) rose from a Miami radio DJ to one of hip-hop's most recognizable figures. He is renowned for his ability to curate blockbuster collaborations, a formula that has resulted in numerous hit singles and albums. After a string of successful releases, Major Key marked a significant commercial peak for Khaled. He would follow it with another No. 1 album, Grateful, in 2017 and later earned a Grammy Award for the song "Higher." His subsequent albums, Khaled Khaled (2021) and God Did (2022), also debuted at No. 1, solidifying his status as a consistent hitmaker.