Cassie Finally Receives Platinum Plaque For "Me & U" Classic: "This Was Long Overdue"

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The song was released 16 years ago but today, the singer said she was reminded to celebrate herself.

It's a day of celebration for Cassie now that she officially has a plaque for her biggest single. The for Bad Boy Records artist has been enjoying the mom and wife life these days now that she's married to Alex Fine and the pair have welcomed two children. Although she has continued to pursue a singing career, Cassie hasn't been as visible in the music industry as she once was when she was dating Sean "Diddy" Combs."

The former couple was together for over a decade before deciding to go their separate ways, but they did make magic together when Cassie delivered his classic single, "Me & U."

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The song climbed the charts and was Cassie's most successful to date, but despite remaining a fan favorite for 16 years, she never received her RIAA plaque. On Instagram, she revealed that after telling her lawyer about it, he came through.

"When I told my attorney, @chrisbrownthelawyer that I never received my Platinum Plaque for ‘Me & U’ he couldn’t believe it and so graciously had one made for me," she wrote. "Thank you so much for reminding me to celebrate myself, Chris! This one was long overdue. Thank you to my love @alexfine44 for capturing me opening the plaque, I’m so glad I got to share that moment with you. I love you so much."

"[And] 9 MILLION followers!? Whew So thankful for each and everyone of you." Check it out below.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.