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Ed Sheeran’s “Shape Of You” Earns 5X Platinum Certification In United States

Ed Sheeran’s smash crosses the 5x platinum mark in America.

Ed Sheeran [Greg Williams | Atlantic Press Photo]

Ed Sheeran’s “Shape Of You,” which has not left the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 since its January release, just earned a new multi-platinum certification in the United States.

According to the RIAA, Sheeran’s smash earned a 5x platinum certification on July 14.

The award confirms 5 million in US units. Each unit is equal to 1 paid download or 150 streams.

A multi-week #1 on the Hot 100, “Shape Of You” also reached #1 at pop, hot adult contemporary and adult contemporary radio.

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.

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