Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s 2020 single “WAP” has been certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), after surpassing 10 million units in combined US sales and streaming equivalents, per hip-hopvibe.com.
The certification, announced on August 3, marks Cardi B’s fourth Diamond single and Megan Thee Stallion’s first.
Released in August 2020 and produced by Ayo & Keyz, “WAP” debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the decade’s most commercially successful hip-hop records. Sustained streaming activity over six years has propelled the track to Diamond status, a milestone achieved by very few rap songs.
For Cardi B, the certification reinforces her position among hip-hop’s most commercially successful artists. She joins an elite group of rappers with four Diamond-certified singles, underscoring her crossover appeal and consistent ability to deliver mainstream hits.
The achievement represents a career first for Megan Thee Stallion, adding to a record that includes Grammy Awards and multiple platinum releases. The Houston rapper has maintained a prominent profile throughout 2026, featuring on BossMan Dlow’s “Motion Party (Remix)”, Juvenile’s “BBB (Remix)”, and “DNA” alongside Andrea Bocelli and David Guetta for the official FIFA World Cup album.
The announcement comes one week after Cardi B released her new solo single “Ah Ha”, continuing her 2026 release campaign. The RIAA awards Diamond certification to titles that achieve 10 million certified units in the United States, placing “WAP” among the most commercially successful rap singles in the association’s history.
The RIAA awards Diamond certification to singles and albums that achieve 10 million certified units in the United States, combining sales and on-demand streaming equivalents. “WAP” joins an exclusive group of hip-hop tracks to reach the milestone, reflecting both its immediate cultural impact upon release and its enduring commercial performance.