Summary
- NBA YoungBoy surpasses Drake and Jay-Z to hold the most RIAA certifications of any rapper
- The 26-year-old artist added 36 new plaques to his catalog in a single day
- This milestone coincides with the release of his new 30-track album Slime Cry
NBA YoungBoy has officially cemented his status as the most certified rapper in RIAA history, overtaking industry giants with a whopping 126 plaques. At just 26 years old, the Baton Rouge native has surpassed the certification totals of veterans like JAY-Z, Kanye West, and Drake, solidifying a chokehold on the genre that defies traditional industry release strategies.
YB’s 126 plaques are bolstered by the acquisition of 36 new certifications in a single day. The vast majority of these recent awards are for solo singles, highlighting his ability to move units without relying on heavy feature lists. The record-breaking news arrives alongside the release of his latest project, Slime Cry. The 30-track album features rare collaborations with Jelly Roll and Burna Boy, marking his first full-length offering of 2026. With a relentless work ethic that saw multiple projects drop in the previous year, YoungBoy’s trajectory suggests this record may soon become untouchable.
Congratulations to YoungBoy Never Broke Again on becoming the most certified rapper of all time with 126 RIAA certified titles, alongside the release of his new album “Slime Cry” today. 👏💿 pic.twitter.com/iCZvkGqyBl
— Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) (@RIAA) January 16, 2026
