In a move that has shocked fans and industry watchers alike, “FEFE” by 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj has officially been demoted.
According to updated RIAA records, the chart-topping 2018 hit has had three million certifications removed, a rare and highly unusual adjustment in modern music history. While certifications occasionally get updated as data systems evolve, outright demotions of this magnitude are almost unheard of — making this case especially notable.
Even more striking, the RIAA has removed Nicki Minaj’s credit entirely from the song, now listing 6ix9ine as the sole credited artist. The reason for the change has not been publicly detailed, but the update has quickly sparked conversation online, with fans questioning how credits and certifications are audited years after a release.
At its peak, “FEFE” was a massive commercial success, debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of the most recognizable songs of that era. This revision doesn’t erase the cultural moment the track once had, but it does raise eyebrows about how legacy data is handled — and who ultimately gets credit when numbers are revisited.
Cold is definitely one way to put it.
“FEFE” by 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj has been demoted to 5× Platinum after previously being certified 8× Platinum, marking the first time this century that such an occurrence has taken place.
RIAA has also removed Nicki Minaj’s credit from the song, now listing 6ix9ine as the sole… pic.twitter.com/xCFgUEEUrH
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