Who sold more records Lil Wayne or Jay-Z?

4. Jay Z – 125 million units sold. 5. Lil Wayne – 110 million units sold.
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Who has more album sales Lil Wayne or Jay-Z?

Jay Z – 125 million units sold. 5. Lil Wayne – 110 million units sold.
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Who has sold more records than Lil Wayne?

So, when it's noted that Drake has more RIAA-platinum singles as a lead artist (43) than Lil Wayne (20) and Jay-Z (17) combined, his chart dominance becomes very hard to ignore.
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Who is the number 1 selling rapper of all time?

With over 200 million records sold, and 227 million units nationwide, Eminem is the number one selling rap artist in history and the 6th best-selling solo music artist of all time. Marshall Mathers, a.k.a. Eminem, was born on October 17, 1972. He started his rap career at age 16 in Detroit, Michigan.
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How many records Lil Wayne sold?

Lil Wayne has sold over 120 million records worldwide, including more than 20 million albums and 70 million digital tracks in the United States, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists.
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How many records has Jay-Z sold?

One of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 125 million records sold, Jay-Z has won 24 Grammy Awards, the joint-most Grammy awards of any rapper along with Kanye West. Jay-Z also holds the record for the most number-one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200 (14).
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Who is the king of rap of all time?

Eminem has been crowned the King of Hip-Hop by Rolling Stone. The magazine took a look at solo rappers who released albums from 2009 to the present, taking into account album sales, rankings on the R&B/hip-hop and rap charts, YouTube video views, social media, concerts grosses, awards and critics' opinions.
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How many #1 hits does Lil Wayne have?

Lil' Wayne – 11 number-one singles.
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Who has the most #1 hits?

The Beatles have the most No. 1 hits of all time: 20. Though unclear for how long, the Beatles still reign supreme as the artist with the most No. 1 songs of all time.
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Is Drake bigger than Lil Wayne?

Lil Wayne is third behind Drake and Usher with “Believe Me” being his 10th number one single on the R&B/Hip Hop Airplay charts. WINNER IS... Drake. He surpassed Lil Wayne with the most top 10 hits on Billboard's R&B/Hip Hop charts in addition to beating out Usher's record with the most number one singles.
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What is the most played song ever?

Yet “It's a Small World,” also known as “It's a Small, Small World” and “It's a Small World (After All),” is very likely the most played song in music history — nearly 50 million times.
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How many number 1 hits does Jay Z have?

Beyoncé and Oumou Sangare are also featured on the track. Of JAY-Z's 100 top 100 finishes, the rapper hit no. 1 four times.
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What is Lil Wayne's biggest hit?

“A Milli,” is, without a doubt, the most successful single by Lil Wayne. Wayne crafted the biggest crossover single ever to establish his domination in hip-hop that people will be talking about for years to come.
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Who has sold the most albums?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 257.7 million certified sales. Second is Elvis Presley with almost 207 million sales, followed by Michael Jackson with 169.7 million.
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How many Number 1 albums has Jay-Z?

Jay-Z holds the record for most number one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200 chart. The rap superstar has had 13 no. 1 albums on the Billboard 200.
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Who is the #1 rapper?

1. Eminem. Eminem is the best-selling rapper in history. With over 200 million records sold, he is also the 6th best-selling solo music artist of all time.
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Who is the goat of rap?

Chance The Rapper has been dubbed the goat of rap by Drake. This assertion has been made by The Rapper, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Baby.
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Who won Nas or Jay-Z?

Jay-Z Accepted His Loss To Nas During "Takeover" Vs. "Ether" Feud, According To Lenny S. Jay-Z Accepted His Loss To Nas During “Takeover” Vs. “Ether” Feud, According To Lenny S.
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How many number 1 albums Does Lil Wayne have?

1, will be posted in full on Billboard's websites on Feb. 11. Lil Wayne previously topped the Billboard 200 with Tha Carter V (2018), Tha Carter IV (2011), I Am Not a Human Being (2010) and Tha Carter III (2008). Funeral not only secures Lil Wayne his fifth leader, but also his 12th top 10 effort.
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Did Jay-Z ever 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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What song has made the most money?

According to Guinness World Records, Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" (1942) as performed by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single worldwide, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies.
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