21 Savage & Metro Boomin Earn RIAA 5x Platinum for "X (Feat. Future)"

The collaborative single "X (Feat. Future)" by 21 Savage and Metro Boomin has achieved a new milestone, officially earning a 5x Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, dated November 4, 2025, signifies 5,000,000 certified units sold in the United States. The track was released via Slaughter Gang, Llc.

Released on July 15, 2016, "X" was a standout track from Savage Mode, the critically acclaimed collaborative EP by 21 Savage and producer Metro Boomin. The song features a guest verse from fellow Atlanta trap icon Future, adding to its star power. The project itself was a commercial success, climbing into the Top 25 of the Billboard 200 and peaking at number seven on the Rap Albums chart, solidifying both artists' positions in the mainstream. "X" remains one of the most popular tracks from the project, with over 634 million streams on Spotify alone.

21 Savage, an Atlanta-based rapper, rose to prominence in the mid-2010s. He began his career with the Slaughtergang crew before launching as a solo artist with the 2014 single "Picky." A series of successful mixtapes followed, including The Slaughter Tape (2015) and Slaughter King (2015), which built his underground following. The release of Savage Mode in 2016 marked a significant turning point, catapulting him to superstar status. Today, 21 Savage maintains a massive digital footprint, with approximately 41.4 million monthly listeners and over 23.8 million followers on Spotify, alongside 10 million YouTube subscribers and more than 20.3 million followers on Instagram.