The hit single becomes the first female rap collaboration to earn an RIAA Diamond certification
On August 3, 2026, the Recording Industry Association of America certified the hit single WAP as a Diamond record. This marks the first time a female rap collaboration has reached this milestone. Cardi B earns her fourth Diamond plaque, while Megan Thee Stallion secures her first.
The massive hit song “WAP” officially holds a new industry record. The Recording Industry Association of America granted the track Diamond status on August 3, 2026.
This rare award makes history for female hip-hop artists. The Atlantic Records release stands as the first female rap collaboration to achieve this feat. ValidUpdates understands that fans streamed the track billions of times to reach this point.
Historic Milestones for Both Stars
The latest certification brings Cardi B her fourth Diamond record. She now holds the most Diamond songs among all female rappers in history.
The New York star previously reached this tier with three massive hits. Her solo track “Bodak Yellow” and her Bad Bunny collaboration “I Like It” both hold the honor. She also shares a Diamond plaque with Maroon 5 for “Girls Like You”.
Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion enters the elite club for the first time. The artist earns the first Diamond record of her entire career.
Artists Celebrate the Victory
Both rappers took to social media to share their excitement with fans. Cardi praised her supporters for helping them secure the massive achievement. She expressed deep gratitude for the historic music milestone.
”Awww y’all 🥺💎 WAP just went diamond… me and @theestallion really did that!! Love y’all so much… thank you for streaming and making history with us 🩷”
Cardi wrote online while celebrating the massive news. She also included a link to the official RIAA status update.
Megan quickly responded to the emotional post from her collaborator. The artist shared her own joy about the massive win. She thanked her partner for including her on the hit record.
”WOWW omg diamond sisterrr thank you for having me💎💎💎”
Megan declared on the platform shortly after the announcement. The stars continue to celebrate their record-breaking impact on the music industry.
