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Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” Certified 2X Platinum in the United States

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Justin Bieber’s smash “Sorry,” which remains the #2 song on Billboard’s Hot 100, is now a multi-platinum single in the United States.

According to the RIAA, the “Purpose” single received a 2x platinum certification on December 17, 2015.

The 2x certification confirms a US unit total of at least 2 million. One unit is equal to 1 paid download or 100 streams.

“Sorry” joins “What Do You Mean?” and “Where Are U Now” (originally promoted as a Skrillex & Diplo single) as the third “Purpose” track to reach double platinum status.

As an album, “Purpose” is platinum in the US.

Written by Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002.

Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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