Bryson Tiller Earns RIAA 2x Platinum for "Been That Way"

Bryson Tiller's single "Been That Way" has been certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), as announced on October 2, 2025. The certification signifies equivalent sales of 2,000,000 units in the United States. Issued by RCA Records, the track continues to be a durable catalog favorite for the artist. Previously certified: Platinum (February 8, 2018); Gold (September 9, 2016).

Released on August 21, 2015, "Been That Way" was a key track from Tiller's breakthrough debut album, T R A P S O U L. The song features the singer's signature blend of trap-influenced production and soulful R&B melodies. Thematically, the lyrics find Tiller addressing a former partner, insisting that his feelings for them have not changed despite his rising fame. The song first appeared on YouTube in April 2015, five months before the official release of its parent album, helping to build anticipation for the project.

A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Bryson Tiller began his career in 2011 but gained widespread recognition with his 2015 single "Don't." The track's success, peaking at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, led to his contract with RCA Records. His debut studio album, T R A P S O U L, was released on October 2, 2015, and became a commercial and critical success, entering the top ten of the Billboard 200 chart. The album defined the "trap soul" subgenre and also included the Grammy-nominated single "Exchange" and "Sorry Not Sorry," establishing Tiller as a major new voice in contemporary R&B.