Drake Earns RIAA 7x Platinum for "Nothing Was The Same"

Drake's third studio album, Nothing Was The Same, has achieved a new milestone, officially reaching 7x Platinum status in the United States. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded the certification on October 24, 2025, recognizing the album for moving 7,000,000 equivalent album units since its release.

Released on September 24, 2013, via Young Money / Cash Money / Republic Records, Nothing Was The Same was a pivotal project in the Canadian artist's career. The R&B/Hip-Hop album received widespread critical acclaim for its introspective themes, emotional depth, and cohesive production. It featured major international hits, including "Started from the Bottom" and "Hold On, We're Going Home," which helped solidify Drake's position as a dominant force in both rap and pop music.

Aubrey "Drake" Graham is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor who has consistently been one of the world's best-selling music artists since the late 2000s. Known for his genre-blending sound and influential role in popularizing a more melodic style of hip-hop he has maintained a significant presence on global charts and streaming platforms. The enduring commercial success of Nothing Was The Same more than a decade after its debut highlights the lasting impact of the album on his discography and the broader music landscape.