Amidst the Birthday Sushi Controversy, Kanye West Earns Diamond Certification Yet Again for a 2011 Jay-Z Collaboration

Published 06/13/2023, 11:00 PM EDT

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Kanye West has earned another Diamond Certification. The rapper continues to climb ladders of success despite not releasing albums in a while and being caught in a storm of issues. But it is perhaps his skills as a rapper that have still kept loyal fans hooked on him. He started off his career as a producer, with Jay-Z being one of his regular clients.

After being one of the highest earners of Grammy’s and topping several music charts and then going under the radar following the antisemitism backlash, Ye has returned to making music again. But evidently, his fans have been listening to his old classics as well. He has won a diamond certification yet again, this time for a 2011 collaboration with Jay-Z.

How Jay Z entered the diamond club with Kanye West being honored with it the second time

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Kanye West celebrated his 46th birthday recently, and with that came another feather on his hat. He earned his second Diamond certification, this time for the song ‘N**** In Paris’. It was made along with Jay-Z back in 2011 when they were on good terms. This is the ‘New York’ singer’s first time winning the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Ye won it before for his 2007 song ‘Stronger’ from the album Graduation’. The award is granted to any piece of music that sells a whopping 10 million units. 

‘N**** In Paris’ was part of Ye and Jay-Z’s work together for Watch The Throne album. The song even won two awards at the 55th Grammy for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song. They have performed it together numerous times, remaining one of the top hits of both of their careers.

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This certainly comes as a reason to celebrate since his downfall in the last few months, and return from it. However, his way of celebration is what is catching attention currently.

Ye’s birthday party spread has been garnering attention for the wrong reasons

Kanye West has always remained a rapper to turn heads for one reason or the other. The latest one was for his 46th birthday party, where he served sushi off the body of a naked woman lying on a table. It is a Japanese tradition called Nyotaimori, which is still quite uncommon in the Western part of the world and hence brought out shocked reactions from fans.

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He had the support of his family and new wife, Bianca Censori, along with several other rappers and producers present at the party. Meanwhile, the rapper recently dropped a new song recently called ‘Concussion’ marking his return to the music.

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What do you think of him winning yet another prestigious Diamond certification? Share your thoughts in the comments.

 

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Neha Ghag is a prime-time entertainment writer for Netflix Junkie, who has written nearly 1000 articles, immersing herself in pop culture. Writing was not her first choice, but she has now found solace in unraveling the fascinating stories of public figures' personal and professional lives. Neha is a fan of classic hip-hop and psycho thrillers, and she can talk endlessly about Kanye West.

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