Ariana Grande Earns RIAA Platinum for "Motive (Ft. Doja Cat)"

Ariana Grande's collaborative single "Motive," featuring Doja Cat, has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, dated October 31, 2025, recognizes 1,000,000 certified units sold and streamed in the United States. The pop track was released by Republic Records on October 30, 2020, as part of Grande's sixth studio album, Positions.

"Motive" is a dance-pop and house-influenced song that stood out on the Positions tracklist for its upbeat tempo and thematic focus on questioning a new lover's intentions. The collaboration brought together two of pop music's most prominent artists at the time, merging Grande's signature vocal style with Doja Cat's distinct rap-singing flow. The song was a fan favorite and performed well commercially upon the album's release, contributing to the overall success of the project.

Ariana Grande is a globally recognized pop superstar, known for a string of multi-platinum albums and singles that have defined the sound of contemporary pop music. With a massive following, including over 107 million followers on Spotify, she remains one of the most streamed artists worldwide. The Platinum certification for "Motive" further solidifies the commercial success of the Positions era and highlights the successful pairing of Grande with fellow superstar Doja Cat.