Chance the Rapper has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first independent artist to receive a Diamond certification for "I'm the One," his 2017 collaboration with DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Quavo, and Lil Wayne. The track has surpassed 10 million sales and stream equivalents in the United States.

The achievement adds to Chance's groundbreaking career as an independent artist, following his distinction as the first independent musician to receive multiple Grammy Awards in the same year. While "I'm the One" was released through Epic Records & Sony Music Entertainment as part of DJ Khaled's album Grateful, Chance maintained his independent status throughout.

The Diamond certification was presented during a New Year's Eve ceremony at the NHL Winter Classic in Chicago, where Chance performed several hits including "No Problem," "Cocoa Butter Kisses," and "I'm the One."

Looking ahead, Chance is working on a new mixtape called Star Line, inspired by Marcus Garvey's Black Star Line steamship corporation. The project emerged from his transformative visit to Ghana in January 2022, where he connected with the country's history of political independence and Pan-Africanism.

The upcoming mixtape will feature various collaborations with recording and visual artists, with Chance emphasizing intentional writing and creative partnerships in bringing these new pieces to life.

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