courtesy of YouTube/Lil Nas XMusic / NewsMusic / NewsLil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ is the most certified song in US music historyThe Billy Ray Cyrus-featuring remix of the track has been officially certified 14 times platinumShareLink copied ✔️January 10, 2021January 10, 2021TextThom Waite Lil Nas X’s viral breakout track, “Old Town Road”, was already a record breaker. After soundtracking the summer of 2019, the endlessly-catchy track became the longest-running number one in Billboard Hot 100 history, enjoying a reign of 19 weeks before the streak was ended by Billie Eilish. Now, the most popular “Old Town Road” remix, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, has seen Lil Nas X break yet another record, as it’s confirmed the most certified song in US music history, with the award of its 14th platinum certification from the RIAA. Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, and Justin Bieber’s “Despacito” previously held the top spot alongside John Legend’s “All of Me”, each with 13 platinum certifications. Celebrating the news on Twitter (with a self-starring meme, ofc) the rapper – and former Dazed cover star – writes: “‘Old Town Road’ is officially 14 times platinum! Most platinums for any song ever! Lets gooo!” OLD TOWN ROAD IS OFFICIALLY 14 TIMES PLATINUM! MOST PLATINUMS FOR ANY SONG EVER! LETS GOOO! pic.twitter.com/JsqUdIapfQ— nope (@LilNasX) January 9, 2021 Recently, Lil Nas X also announced that he had plans to record a collaboration with Billy Ray Cyrus’s daughter (AKA Miley Cyrus), before they were derailed by the coronavirus pandemic. “Maybe it will happen now,” he says, suggesting there’s still hope it will see the light of day. The rapper’s most recent single, released in late 2020, was the festive-themed track “Holiday”. Revisit Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road (Remix)” below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORETOMORA are the dance-pop superduo out to ‘connect unexpected people’If Geese are a psy-op, so is everything else Nike Airmaxxing with singer-songwriter Simone RuthA deep dive into the fan-led SOPHIE archive projectThe secret history of Black British musicSilvana Estrada: ‘Bad Bunny is my hero, but Latin America is a continent’ The ultimate guide to music festivals in 2026Stop calling Justin Bieber’s Coachella set ‘lazy’Xaviersobased’s online obsessions: NBA 2K, skate videos and NickelodeonQueer nightlife is thriving in Bucharest’s abandoned backroomsThe rise of Rico Ace in 5 tracksSwedish House Mafia unpack their Miami Ultra festival mega-setEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy