Did Jay-Z Go Diamond?

So far, only seven hip hop records have reached the Diamond status that signifies 10 million certified album units sold in the US. Such artists as Jay Z, Kanye West, Drake, and Dr. Dre, while having many other accolades imaginable, are yet to reach this milestone in their careers.
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Which rapper went diamond?

The Recording Industry Association of America crowned Eminem a Diamond King on Tuesday (March 8) when it announced that Marshall Mathers had reached yet another gilded career high when he became the number-one awarded musician for singles in the RIAA's Gold & Platinum certifications program thanks to 73.5 million new ...
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Has Drake went diamond?

"God's Plan" by Drake

"God's Plan" was certified diamond on September 25, 2019.
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Which rapper has the most diamond albums?

Eminem's RIAA career total now sits at 227.5 million, 166 million of which are single certifications and 61.5 million of which are album certifications. He also has six RIAA Diamond awards, three for albums, and three for singles.
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Who was the first hip hop artist to Diamond?

MC Hammer was the First Rapper to Have a Diamond Album.
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French Montana Gets Fact Checked After Claiming He's The "First NY Male Rapper To Go Diamond"



Did Michael Jackson go diamond?

The latest to join the club is, somewhat surprisingly, Michael Jackson, whose album Bad has just earned its diamond certification after just under 3o years.
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Did Eminem go diamond?

Eminem's combined six RIAA Diamond awards – three albums and three singles –cement his place as one of the most accomplished artists in history.
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What is Jay Z highest selling album?

His best-selling album is 1998's Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life, with 5.4 million sold.
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Does Drake have any Diamond albums?

Drake doesn't yet have a Diamond album (an album that's sold 10 million or more copies), but his single “God's Plan” did reach the prestigious mark.
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Does Tupac have a Diamond album?

His 1996 classic double album is now certified diamond. Eyes and ears are still on Tupac in 2014. Tupac's All Eyez on Me double-album, which was released in 1996, was certified diamond recently by the RIAA, which means 10 million copies of the classic album have been sold.
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Did Cardi B Go diamond?

A new week, a new accolade for Bronx-born rapper and entertainer, Cardi B! Not even three weeks after becoming the first female rapper to score two diamond (10 million units sold) certified records, Cardi B breaks her own record by obtaining another diamond record!
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Does Nicki Minaj Have a diamond record?

Nicki Minaj is only the second female rapper ever to score a diamond song. Her former rival, Cardi B, became the first to achieve this historic feat earlier this year when her 2017 hit “Bodak Yellow” surpassed 10 million sales in March 2021.
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Does Cardi B have a diamond plaque?

“I Like It” is officially certified as diamond.

Not too long ago, the artist was celebrating her second diamond-certified record for her Maroon 5 song “Girls Like You.” Now, Cardi B has received her third diamond plaque, becoming the first female rapper to earn this feat.
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Did NBA YoungBoy go diamond?

When it comes to gold certifications, YoungBoy is in a league of his own when compared to the two rappers. He has 71 plaques while Future has 30 and Cole has 42. Future surpasses him in one area, and that's the fact that he is the only artist of the three to have a diamond-certified song.
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How many rappers sold diamond?

So far, only seven hip hop records have reached the Diamond status that signifies 10 million certified album units sold in the US. Such artists as Jay Z, Kanye West, Drake, and Dr. Dre, while having many other accolades imaginable, are yet to reach this milestone in their careers.
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Who went platinum in 2021?

Olivia Rodrigo and Morgan Wallen topped the RIAA's 2021 gold and platinum awards, the organization announced on Wednesday, with both artists' latest albums attaining double-platinum status and Rodrigo's blockbuster “Drivers License” single being certified four-times platinum.
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Does 50 Cent have a diamond album?

Although 50 Cent mentions diamond status in his posts, his first two albums haven't yet been certified diamond on the Recording Industry Association of America's website. According to the RIAA, as of February 2020, Get Rich or Die Tryin' — which celebrated its 18th anniversary last month — went platinum nine times.
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Does Kanye have any diamond songs?

Kanye West has earned his first ever Diamond certification, with 'Stronger' surpassing the 10 million sales mark earlier this week. Released in 2007 from West's third album 'Graduation', the track has reached the milestone 14 years later.
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Who sold more records Jay-Z or Beyonce?

Secondary ticket sales have shown that in terms of on-sale date tickets, she is proving to be more popular than her husband: Not only did Beyoncé perform more than a dozen additional shows, she sold more than 10 times the number of tickets vs. JAY-Z, in total, during her two on-sale dates.
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What is Jay-Z's biggest song?

The Top 15 Jay Z Songs
  • 8. “ Onto The Next One”
  • 7. “ Song Cry”
  • 6. “' 03 Bonnie & Clyde”
  • 5. “ Jigga What, Jigga Who”
  • 4. “ Dead Presidents”
  • 3. “ The Story Of OJ”
  • 2. “ Dirt Off Your Shoulder”
  • 1. “ Empire State Of Mind”
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Who sold more records Kanye or Jay-Z?

3. Kanye West – 140 million units sold. 4. Jay Z – 125 million units sold.
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What rappers have diamond songs?

Diamond Certified Hip-Hop And R&B Songs: A Complete Guide
  • Kanye West - Stronger.
  • Flo Rida and T Pain - Low.
  • Eminem - Not Afraid.
  • Eminem - Love The Way You Lie feat. Rihanna.
  • Eminem - Lose Yourself.
  • Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Thrift Shop.
  • Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines (Featuring Pharrell and T.I)
  • The Weeknd - The Hills.
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Does Kanye have any diamond albums?

Kanye West's has earned his first ever Diamond certification, with 'Stronger' surpassing the 10 million sales mark earlier this week. Released in 2007 from West's third album 'Graduation', the track has reached the milestone 14 years later.
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