“No Lie” by Sean Paul and Dua Lipa Goes Triple Platinum in New Zealand

The reggae-pop crossover by Jamaican superstar Sean Paul and British singer Dua Lipa has been certified triple Platinum in New Zealand, recognizing 45,000 units in combined sales and streaming equivalents across the country

Dua Lipa and Sean Paul's collaboration continues its steady rise nearly a decade on

Jamiacan dancehall superstar Sean Paul and Dua Lipa’s global hit “No Lie” has been certified triple Platinum in New Zealand, according to Recorded Music NZ, recognizing 45,000 units in combined sales and streaming equivalents. The achievement follows a steady climb in the territory, after earning its first Platinum certification in 2021 and upgrading to double Platinum in 2023.

The 2016 R&B-tinged reggae-pop crossover continues to show strong longevity years after its release. “No Lie” was previously certified triple Platinum in the UK after surpassing 1.8 million units in sales and streaming equivalents.

Released via Island Records on November 18, 2016, “No Lie” served as the lead single from Sean Paul’s Mad Love The Prequel EP. The song was later included on Dua Lipa: Complete Edition, the super deluxe reissue of Dua Lipa’s debut album. Its official music video, featuring both artists has amassed over 1.4 billion views on YouTube.

On the charts, “No Lie” stands as Sean Paul’s longest-running single on the UK Singles Chart, spending 30 weeks on the chart and peaking at No. 11. Internationally, the track reached No. 184 on the Billboard Global 200 and No. 113 on the Global Excl. US chart.

Beyond the charts, “No Lie” has also appeared across film and television, featuring on the soundtracks for Baywatch and I Want You Back, as well as in the opening credits of Code Black (Season 3, Episode 11).