Middle Child is one of only two singles released in 2019 to achieve multi-platinum status. The other single to achieve this honour is, arguably the biggest song of the year, Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road.
1 of only 2 multi-Platinum 2019 song releases so far this year! https://t.co/G2uTwThQ2w https://t.co/dEYdwK1Qlw
— RIAA (@RIAA) June 11, 2019
The single, which was released in late-January 2019, attained a triple-platinum award on 10 June 2019. The award confirms 3 million in US units; each unit is equal to one paid download or 150 streams. Middle Child reached number one at the urban and rhythmic radio formats. To date, Cole has acquired 12 platinum certifications: seven songs and five albums.
