Drake Earns RIAA 10x Platinum for "The Motto (Feat. Lil Wayne)"

Drake's influential single "The Motto (Feat. Lil Wayne)" has officially achieved Diamond status, receiving a 10x Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, dated October 24, 2025, recognizes 10,000,000 equivalent units sold and streamed in the United States. The single was released under the Cash Money / Young Money / Republic Records labels.

Released on November 15, 2011, "The Motto" was originally a bonus track on the deluxe version of Drake's landmark sophomore album, Take Care. The song quickly transcended its bonus status to become a cultural touchstone, largely for popularizing the acronym "YOLO" (You Only Live Once), which became a defining piece of slang in the early 2010s. The R&B/Hip-Hop track's laid-back confident energy and the chemistry between Drake and his mentor Lil Wayne propelled it to significant chart success and lasting cultural relevance.

Drake, born in 1986, is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor who has consistently dominated the music industry since his commercial debut. As one of the best-selling music artists worldwide, his work has reshaped modern hip-hop and pop. His immense global reach is reflected in digital metrics, including a Spotify following of over 102 million listeners and a popularity score of 95 on the platform, where his primary genre is listed as rap.