It’s an exciting week for Kanye West as he received news that his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has gone platinum.

It’s taken nearly eight weeks, but Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has hit a new milestone, according to the RIAA.

The Chicago rapper’s latest album has been honored with platinum certification, indicating that the LP has shipped a million units since its release in the U.S. in late November. This marks ‘Ye’s fifth consecutive album to hit the milli mark, following The College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation, and 808s & Heartbreak.

“THANK YOU EVERYBODY FOR MAKING MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY OFFICIALLY PLATINUM!!!” tweeted an elated Kanye.

Let’s have a toast to Yeezy.

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