Rod Wave has added another major milestone to his growing RIAA résumé, earning 59 new certifications on August 31. The haul pushes his total certified units to 115 million and places him among the 35 most certified artists of all time, according to the RIAA.
The new certifications span albums and singles, including platinum status for Last Lap and gold for PTSD. Among the biggest single honors is a 6x-platinum certification for “Richer,” his collaboration with Polo G, adding another significant marker to Rod Wave’s already extensive catalog.
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The RIAA also confirmed that Rod Wave is now the only rapper to release six consecutive RIAA Platinum-certified albums since 2019. His latest certification streak arrives just days after Rod Wave released his new album Don’t Look Down. The project is expected to make a strong push for No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Rod Wave’s certification history has grown alongside a string of successful studio albums, with projects such as Ghetto Gospel, Pray 4 Love, SoulFly, Beautiful Mind and Nostalgia helping build the foundation for his latest milestone. The new RIAA tally now puts his career output at 115 million certified units across albums and singles.
The timing also comes as Rod Wave prepares for his biggest headline tour to date. The Don’t Look Down Tour launches September 12 in Philadelphia and will span 25 cities before concluding November 19 in Atlanta, with nine additional shows added amid strong demand.
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