At the height of its popularity, Post Malone and Swae Lee‘s ‘Sunflower’ (found aboard the soundtrack of 2018’s animated film ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’) not only topped the Hot 100 but entered history books for becoming one of the longest-running top 10 hits of all time.

Racking up a whopping 33 weeks in the chart territory (a record for a soundtrack single), the only duet to have enjoyed a longer stay there overall was The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber‘s 2021 smash ‘Stay‘ (which lasted 47 weeks).

The Malone and Lee song’s impressive commercial performance was also evidenced by its 11x Platinum certification at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of 11 million in the United States by November 2020.

Two years later, the enduring success of ‘Sunflower’ sees it planted in the record books of the RIAA as well. Look inside to see how.

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As of October 10, only three female Rap songs in history owned a Diamond certification at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of 10 million in the United States – Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Super Bass’ as well as Cardi B‘s Hot 100 #1 hits ‘I Like It’ and ‘Bodak Yellow.’

The latter performer, already penciled in the organization’s record books for being the first female rapper attached to three Diamond-certified singles overall, made history again when she saw the status of ‘Like’ and ‘Yellow’ updated Tuesday (October 11) – just in time for her 30th birthday.

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A year after making history for becoming the first artist in the history of recorded music to see his name attached to 5 Diamond-certified songs, Bruno Mars recently learned the Recording Industry Association of America has similarly christened another one of his hits.

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While we’re pretty sure any week is a good week to be Beyonce, this week is proving itself a particularly good time to be the Queen.

As if earning a historic seventh run atop the Billboard 200 with her latest album ‘Renaissance’ wasn’t enough reason to ‘drop it like a thotty,’ the 40-year-old diva later learned the set’s lead single – ‘Break My Soul’ – broke records when it landed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (not long after doing the same in the U.K.).

To add to all of that, the good folks at Parkwood/Columbia have finally answered the prayer of many-an-impatient #Beyhive member and updated the sales of her iconic catalog.

With that, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced a slew of certification upgrades – so many the songstress has now blasted past Katy Perry to be listed as the third best-selling female artist of the digital era.

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New updates have arrived in the case of Justin Bieber and two women who accused him of sexual assault.

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‘Stay’ has become more than just a Justin Bieber song: apparently, it’s a declaration.

Already one of the most successful artists in Hot 100 history, Bieber sits in the tally’s record books for 307 cumulative weeks in the top 10 (the most among male singers), four #1 debuts (the most among male singers), and many other achievements.

Now, the Canadian crooner – who recently celebrated his 28th birthday (March 1) – has yet another reason to raise a glass as he has become the first male singer to have 50 consecutive weeks in the Hot 100’s top 10.

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Justin Bieber fans (affectionately called #Beliebers) won’t believe their eyes once they find out his pit stops on the ‘Justice World Tour’ may be in jeopardy due to his health status.

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Four months after Chris Brown made headlines for tying Bruno Mars as the second best-selling male singer in the history of digital music (as we reported here), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirms C. Breezy has breezed past his ‘Grenade’-singing counterpart to claim the runner-up title by his lonesome.

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As international music sensation WizKid continues to enjoy the massive success of his latest single, ‘Essence’ (currently enjoying its 8th week atop the Billboard R&B chart), the tune – which also serves as the Nigerian hitmaker’s first top 10 hit (as a lead act) in America – is seeing its success mirrored at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Chris Brown is the owner of a slew of new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Boasting 26 new or upgraded plaques for hits spanning all the way from his self-titled debut album to his most recent chart-topper, 2019’s ‘Indigo,’ the update pushed the GRAMMY winner’s cumulative certified career sales total so high he is now the highest certified male R&B singer of the digital age.

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While the shock (and success) of Lil Nas X‘s March-released single, ‘Call Me By Your Name,’ has yet to wear off, the 22-year-old followed up with another whammy – the Jack Harlow-assisted ‘Industry Baby.’

As both songs continue to enjoy time in the Hot 100’s top 10 (as we reported here), the latter has – according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) –  earned a new accolade for its ongoing chart triumphs.

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Justin Bieber‘s career is no stranger to “firsts.”

At just 27-years-young, the Pop pinup boasts being the first male vocalist to sell over 100 million digital records, first male artist to debut his first six studio albums atop the Billboard 200, first male vocalist to nab four Hot 100 #1 debuts, and more.

Now, thanks to The Kid LAROI‘s latest single – ‘Stay’ – Bieber’s made another beeline into Billboard history books.

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