(AllHipHop News) Desiigner has become one of the most successful breakout artists of 2016.
His single “Panda” spent two weeks at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, making him the youngest male to land in the top spot since 2007.
The Brooklyn rapper’s record label announced the smash hit is now triple platinum. Def Jam revealed the news on Twitter.
Today #PANDA hits 3x’s PLATINUM! ?⛽️?? still rockin’ @LifeOfDesiigner! ??????
— Def Jam Recordings (@DefJamRecords) August 22, 2016
This weekend Desiigner has the chance to earn more major accolades. The 19-year-old rhymer is up for Best Hip Hop Video and Best New Artist at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards airing on Sunday.
He is also up for Best Hip Hop Video and Best New Hip Hop Artist at the 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards. The event will broadcast on October 4.