Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “N##### In Paris” Achieves Diamond Certification
In another remarkable achievement for The Throne, Jay-Z and Kanye West’s iconic track “N##### In Paris” has been awarded Diamond certification, signifying the sale of 10 million units, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Released in 2011 as a collaboration under their collective moniker, The Throne, “N##### In Paris” is featured on their critically acclaimed studio album, Watch the Throne, produced by Hit-Boy.
This milestone adds to Kanye West’s impressive repertoire, as he now boasts two Diamond-certified songs. His 2007 hit single “Stronger” achieved 10x-Platinum status in 2021, while “Gold Digger” from 2005, featuring Jamie Foxx, attained 8x-Platinum certification.
For Jay-Z, “N##### In Paris” marks his first Diamond-certified song. However, he has previously earned 4x-Platinum recognition for tracks like “Clique” in 2012, a collaboration with Kanye West and Big Sean, and “Holy Grail” in 2013, featuring Justin Timberlake.
At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, “N##### In Paris” won both Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song categories, solidifying its impact in the music industry. The record also peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The album Watch the Throne made a grand entrance into the music scene, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart by selling an impressive 436,000 copies in its first week. In 2020, the RIAA certified the project as 5x-Platinum.
Notably, Kanye West holds the No. 4 position on the RIAA’s list of Top Digital Singles Artists, with an astonishing 144 million units sold. Meanwhile, Jay-Z currently boasts 18.5 million certified digital singles units, while Hip Hop sensation Drake leads the pack with a staggering 184 million units.
This Diamond certification for “N##### In Paris” serves as a testament to the lasting impact and cultural significance of Jay-Z and Kanye West’s collaboration, solidifying their place among the music industry’s elite.
