Swae Lee

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

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Swae Lee's solo achievements are marked by historic RIAA certifications. "Sunflower" became the first song in RIAA history to achieve double diamond (20x platinum) status, a record that still stands. "Unforgettable" reached diamond status, and "Be Like That" went quadruple platinum. These certifications reflect his ability to create crossover hits that dominate streaming platforms and radio. His songwriting contribution to Beyoncé's "Formation" earned him a Grammy nomination and cemented his reputation as a versatile creator.

AwardsAs a solo artist, Swae Lee has not won a Grammy, though he has been nominated for his work on "Formation," "Unforgettable," and "Sunflower." His major solo accolades are RIAA certifications: diamond for "Unforgettable," double diamond for "Sunflower," quadruple platinum for "Be Like That," and double platinum for "Close to Me." His group wins with Rae Sremmurd include MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction and BET Awards for Best Group.

Honours & Distinctions

RIAA Double Diamond Award

RIAA·2020

First song in RIAA history to achieve double diamond (20x platinum) status.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2020

Highest-certified single in RIAA history for "Sunflower."

Rankings & Lists

#78

100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time

Rolling Stone·2022

Best Songs of 2016

Complex·2016

Magazine Covers

Rolling Stone

November 2016

Rae Sremmurd: The Brothers Who Took Over the World

Billboard

December 2016

How Rae Sremmurd Became the Biggest Duo in Hip-Hop

March 2018

Swae Lee on Solo Stardom and the Future of Rae Sremmurd

Complex

May 2018

Swae Lee: The Voice of a Generation

Records & Feats

First song to achieve double diamond (20x platinum) certification in RIAA history

Chart Record·2020

Swae Lee's collaboration with Post Malone, "Sunflower," became the first song ever to be certified double diamond by the RIAA in 2020.

Highest-certified single in RIAA history

Historic First·2020

"Sunflower" holds the Guinness World Record for the highest-certified single in RIAA history as of 2020.