Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's 'WAP' Achieves RIAA Diamond Status: A Historic Win for Female Rappers!

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's collaborative hit single, “WAP,” has officially been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The monumental achievement was announced on Monday, August 3rd, prompting both artists to share their excitement on social media. Cardi B, renowned for her chart-topping success, celebrated the news by posting on X, stating, “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 #WAP.” Megan Thee Stallion, equally thrilled, responded to Cardi’s message with enthusiasm, exclaiming, “WOWW omg diamond sisterrr thank you for having me!”

This latest certification marks a significant milestone for both artists. For Cardi B, “WAP” is her fourth diamond-certified song, solidifying her position as the female rapper with the most diamond plaques in history. For Megan Thee Stallion, this achievement represents her very first diamond certification, a testament to the track's immense popularity and enduring impact.

“WAP” made its debut in August 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. It notably made history as the first female rap collaboration to debut at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it maintained its No. 1 position for four non-consecutive weeks. The song was accompanied by a visually stunning and highly talked-about music video, which famously featured a cameo from reality mogul Kylie Jenner. The official music video for “WAP” continues to draw viewers, currently boasting over 583 million views.

Cardi B reflected on the song's genesis during a 2020 interview with Hot 97, revealing her initial vision for the track. “I been had this record for a long time. I wanted it to be like four, five females,” she shared. She also expressed her admiration for Megan Thee Stallion’s contribution, noting, “It was just such a good vibe. When I heard the song, I thought she only put one verse… I didn’t even know she put a verse almost at the end of it… It was just too fire.”

The powerful duo brought “WAP” to the live stage for the first time at the prestigious 2021 Grammy Awards, delivering a memorable and energetic performance. They later reunited to perform the anthem a year later during Cardi B’s set at Wireless Fest in 2022. Looking ahead, Cardi B continues to push boundaries and release new music, having recently launched her “Ah Ha” single on Friday, July 31st, marking her first solo release since her 2025 track, “Am I the Drama?”