Several of the most lauded hip-hop songs in music history have achieved diamond status—10 million sold or more—according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). For these ...

Apart from his music, the 25-year-old sitar player embraces the traditional shringar which has become the talk of the town. One year ago, Rishab added a new aspect to his look by getting six diamond ...

The official diamond award was unveiled by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1999. In the years since then, it has been bestowed sparingly — only if a song has moved at least 10 ...

The RIAA gives diamond certifications to songs that have gone platinum 10 times. Over 150 songs have been certified diamond, and 38 artists have multiple songs on the list. Drake has the most with ...

June 4, 2025 • Movies about musicians love to hit the same melodramatic beats about fame and genius. Important but not quite famous, the '90s indie band Pavement is the exception that unbalances ...

Having a diamond-certified record for selling at least 10 million units is one of the highest accomplishments in the music industry and is a true indicator of being a superstar. In hip-hop ...

Pianist Alfred Brendel, known for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London. He was 94.

Born Tina Dunham, DJ Diamond Kuts transformed her childhood dreams into a trailblazing career that has made her one of the most respected names in music and broadcasting. Her journey began with ...

On Wednesday, the Canadian superstar reached a milestone that only the elite of the elite in music history can claim. He now holds the record for the most Diamond-certified singles in RIAA history ...

June 13, 2025 • Annahstasia enters the chat. The Cure reimagines a lost world. Mary Halvorson demonstrates why she's a MacArthur genius. WRTI's Nate Chinen joins Stephen Thompson to share their ...

Generating more than $29.6 billion in revenue in 2024, music is the backbone of African culture, both on the continent and abroad. Alongside the Diamond Award, tonight's winner will also receive ...

A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business. By Chris Eggertsen As part of our continuing efforts to serve the music industry and its creators, Billboard Pro now ...