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After having a difficult start to the new year, Jamaican ace sprinter, Usain Bolt finally has a reason to be happy. The Olympic gold medalist took moments to appreciate his fans for extending him support during his bad days, something that he did not anticipate. Getting appreciated for his ventures in music, the sprinting GOAT now has another medal to boast about.

Even though there has not been a happy update about the multi-million scam that Bolt was a victim of, the man decided to turn his life around for the better. So, what’s the new record that Bolt has soared himself into? Read along to find out more.

Sprint legend-turned-music producer Usain Bolt is now a Billboard plaque recipient

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Bolt enjoys massive popularity. He is a man of versatile talent who does not just enjoy stardom in tracks but also in the music industry. Adding one more award to his extensive list, he recently received a Billboard plaque for his Country Yutes album. For those unversed, since the release of the album, it has been gaining a lot of popularity. The album peaked at No.6 on the Billboard Reggae albums chart in 2021.

Sharing the happy news with his fans, the sprinting star earlier today posted a picture of himself holding the prized possession. He took the moment to appreciate his fans for their constant support. Expressing his gratitude, he wrote, “Thanks to all my Fans who have supported me in everything I do.” Having seen the difficult time together, he also added how appreciative of the honor that he has received.

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Expressing himself, he writes, “Just know I don’t take these moments for granted. #CountryYutes 🙏🏿🙌🏿💪🏿 “The album has been a collaborative venture between Bolt and his longtime friend and business partner Nugent ‘NJ’ Walker. Since its release, the 14-track collaborative project has tallied over 1,800 units in sales and gained equivalent streaming units within the first week of its release. After the whole money fraud incident that impacted Bolt and his life savings, the news comes as a breath of fresh air.

Looking back at the billion dollars scam that took Bolt by surprise 

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A massive chunk of his retirement savings was lost to a financial scam that impacted him and several others in Jamaica. For those unversed, Bolt, along with 30 others, has been majorly hit by the Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) scam. Allegedly owing the fraudulent money case, Bolt has lost nearly $10 million. As the recovery looks questionable, investigations are underway.

SSL lost more than $1.2 billion after an employee assisted an outside wealth advisor. Bolt, who opened his account in 2012, had earlier confirmed that he was been robbed of $9,998,000, leaving with just $2,000. As the case is being monitored and investigated closely, it is expected that all his queries will soon be answered.

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