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Lil Wayne is overjoyed about receiving his first diamond certification ever.
On Wednesday, December 14, Weezy F. Baby took to Instagram to share the news that his smash single "Lollipop" has sold over 10 million copies since its release in 2008. In his post, he included an image of the plaque he received that commemorates the astonishing achievement, and thanked his fans and supporters. Wayne also included a shout out to the late Static Major, who's featured on the infectious hook and chorus. Static passed away during a medical procedure about two weeks before the was released.
"My first joint to go diamond wowwww!!! 💎💎💎💎," Wayne wrote in the caption of his post. "Thank you to all my fans and supporters 🤙🏾I Ain’t Sh*t Without Y’all!!! #LongLiveStaticMajor🙏🏾"
The Grammy award-winning rapper also posted a video of himself receiving the plaque. In it, he notes jus how many people got him to this point. He also pays his respects to Static once again.
"Shawty want a thug," Wayne began. 'Lollipop,' my first diamond record. Certified. 10 million singles sold, not streamed. 10 million singles sold... That's a lot of people. I appreciate every single one of you. I swear to god. Ladies and gentleman, Lollipop. It's all yours man. Rest in peace Static Major."
"Lollipop" was produced by Deezle and Jim Jonsin. It first debuted back in 2008 as the first single off Wayne's sixth studio album Tha Carter III.
Congratulations Lil Wayn! See his reaction to the news and watch the music video for "Lollipop" below.