Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar have made history with their Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight collaboration, “Goosebumps,” setting a new record in hip-hop.

In a monumental moment for hip-hop, Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar’s hauntingly electric collaboration “Goosebumps” has officially become the highest-certified rap song in history. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently confirmed the milestone, solidifying the track’s place in music history and cementing both artists’ status as cultural icons whose influence extends far beyond genre boundaries.

Released in 2016 as part of Travis Scott’s critically acclaimed Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, “Goosebumps” has been a slow-burning anthem that never lost its grip on the culture. From its hypnotic production to its eerie melodic flow and Lamar’s razor-sharp feature, the song has lived many lives thriving in clubs, festivals, and viral internet loops alike. Now, years later, it’s reaping the rewards of timeless replay value and digital dominance.

According to the RIAA, “Goosebumps” has reached Diamond-plus status, making it the most-certified rap single ever recorded. That means the song has sold and streamed the equivalent of over 15 million units, a staggering figure in today’s streaming-driven music economy. Few records in hip-hop history have sustained such long-term success, and even fewer have managed to bridge audiences across mainstream and underground lines the way this record has.

What makes “Goosebumps” truly special is how it captures the best of both worlds. Travis Scott’s trademark psychedelic trap production, filled with moody synths and spine-chilling drops, meshes perfectly with Kendrick Lamar’s precise lyricism and commanding delivery. It’s a meeting point of two creative powerhouses—one driven by atmosphere and emotion, the other by storytelling and lyrical mastery. Together, they created a sound that not only defined a generation of trap but also reshaped what rap collaboration could look like.

Beyond the numbers, “Goosebumps” represents the evolution of hip-hop in the digital era. Songs are no longer confined to radio charts or release cycles—they live, breathe, and grow online through playlists, remixes, TikTok trends, and fan-made edits. “Goosebumps” has thrived in that ecosystem, proving that great music, when authentic, never fades.

For Travis Scott, the milestone adds yet another notch to a career defined by spectacle and innovation. For Kendrick Lamar, it’s another testament to his unmatched versatility he can dominate both conscious rap and club anthems with the same poetic precision.

As “Goosebumps” becomes the most-certified rap song in history, it’s not just a win for Travis and Kendrick it’s a win for hip-hop itself. A reminder that the genre continues to evolve, expand, and inspire.

And for listeners everywhere, it’s proof that even years after its release, one line still hits with the same chill it always did.

Source: Hypebeast

Source: Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)