Kanye West’s Yeezus Reaches Platinum Status, He’s Now 7-For-7

For the seventh time in his career, Kanye West has a platinum album. Yeezus, released in June of last year, has reached the benchmark milestone, according to the RIAA. With the announcement, Kanye West has a perfect track record for meeting the million mark.

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The Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam Records release included contributions from Chief Keef, with everybody ranging from Rhymefest and Lupe Fiasco, to Daft Punk and 88-Keys, with extensive samples and interpolations. The release appeared to be ‘Ye’s most polarizing to date, though by achieving the platinum plaque, does it change perception over time?

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