Eminem performs during the halftime break of the 56th Super Bowl.
Photo: picture alliance/dpa/AP, Ted S. Warren. All rights reserved.
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Never before in music history has anyone sold as many singles as Eminem. This was announced by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in a press release.
Eminem sold a total of 73.5 million sound units, which were added to the “Gold & Platinum Awards”. Thus, he ranks as the most-awarded singles artist in the history of the program. He is also one of only seven artists from any genre or music era to have received three or more Diamond Album Awards. Total sales of SLIM SHADY have increased to 227.5 million units sold in the US alone. The total comes from 166 million singles and 61.5 million albums.
Eminem is now the most gold and platinum certified artist in @RIAA history with 73.5 million new certifications ?? pic.twitter.com/TTzupaq9nk
— Rap Up (@RapUp) March 8, 2022
RIAA CEO and Chairman Mitch Glazier said, “These awards recognize Eminem’s relentless dedication to his craft and the enduring connection he has forged with his fans over the past twenty years. With today’s announcement, Eminem becomes the most certified single artist in our program’s history, adding a rare diamond third album to his many creative accomplishments. Congratulations to Eminem and his entire label team for raising the bar higher than ever!”
? @Eminem‘s career #RIAATopCertified total is now 227.5 M – 166 M single units + 61.5 M album units! “Curtain Call: The Hits” album is also now Diamond; pushing Marshall to 6 ?s! @Interscope @ShadyRecords #Aftermath pic.twitter.com/zl30N10Yhb
— RIAA (@RIAA) March 8, 2022
CURTAIN CALL: THE HITS is another Eminem album that has achieved Diamond status. In addition, THE EMINEM SHOW and THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP also appear in the Diamond Ring. Some of the top certified singles include “Not Afraid”, “Love The Way You Are (feat. Rihanna)” and “Lose Yourself”.
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