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8 HIP-HOP ARTISTS GOING PLATINUM IN 2019

"X had heard the snippet on YouTube and he wanted to be a part of it and he recorded some parts to it," Makonnen told XXL in 2018. "[X] ended up passing away, and his mom and his family were reaching out to Peep's management and everybody saying the song was something that [X] was very passionate about before he passed and he would really like to be a part of this and [asked] if we could make this happen."

As for Cardi B, 2019 is somehow looking to be better than last year. Singles off her debut, Invasion of Privacy, are still soaring sales-wise, including the SZA-assisted "I Do," which was certified platinum on Jan. 9. A couple days prior, "Be Careful," a fan-favorite off the LP, went double platinum, with over 2 million certification units.

Upon finding out the news, the "Money" rapper posted a screenshot of her accomplishments and wrote: "Put in Fuckin work." Okurrr!

Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne have also reached platinum status in 2019. Take a look at every rapper whose achieved the prestigious certification this year below.

8 Hip-Hop Artists Going Platinum in 2019