On Tuesday, the RIAA introduced in a press launch that the Detroit rapper has obtained 73.5 million new Gold and Platinum Program certifications, making him essentially the most awarded musician for singles in RIAA historical past. He’s additionally solely one in all seven artists in any style or period with three or extra Diamond Album Awards.
On Tuesday, the RIAA introduced in a press launch that the Detroit rapper has obtained 73.5 million new Gold and Platinum Program certifications, making him essentially the most awarded musician for singles in RIAA historical past. He’s additionally solely one in all seven artists in any style or period with three or extra Diamond Album Awards.
Eminem’s RIAA profession whole now sits at 227.5 million, 166 million of that are single certifications and 61.5 million of that are album certifications. He additionally has six RIAA Diamond awards, three for albums, and three for singles.
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“These awards acknowledge Eminem’s unflinching dedication to his craft and the enduring connection he has cast with followers during the last twenty years,” RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier stated in an announcement. “With immediately’s announcement, Eminem turns into the highest licensed singles artist in our program’s historical past and provides a uncommon third Diamond Album to his many inventive accomplishments. Congratulations to Eminem and his total label crew who’ve set the bar larger than ever!”
Steve Berman, Interscope’s Vice Chairman additionally commented on Em’s achievement, saying, “Interscope joins Aftermath in congratulating Marshall, Paul, and the complete Shady crew on this exceptional achievement. It has been an honor to be a part of one of many best journeys within the historical past of recorded music. Essentially the most lovely a part of that is it feels just like the journey has simply begun.”
The Recording Business Affiliation of America first launched the Gold and Platinum Awards Program in 1958 to acknowledge artists’ achievements in gross sales. The Gold File marks 500,000 items, Platinum 1,000,000 items, Multi-Platinum 2,000,000 plus, and Diamond 10,000,000 plus.
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