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In a major milestone for her career, rapper Cardi B has outsold her rival Nicki Minaj in the United States, becoming the highest-certified female rapper in US history. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Cardi B has sold an impressive 107 million certified units, surpassing Nicki Minaj, who stands at 106 million units.
The official RIAA site indicates that while Nicki Minaj has sold more records overall, a significant number of her hits were features that were not credited to her individually on the RIAA platform. This distinction has allowed Cardi B to claim the top spot in certified unit sales.
Alicia Keys Earns First-Ever Diamond Single with ‘Empire State of Mind’
In another remarkable achievement, Alicia Keys has earned her first-ever diamond single in the US. Her 2009 collaborative hit with JAY-Z, ‘Empire State of Mind,’ was recently certified diamond by the RIAA for selling 10 million units in the United States. This accolade marks a significant milestone in Alicia Keys’ illustrious career.
For JAY-Z, ‘Empire State of Mind’ becomes his third diamond single, joining the ranks of ‘N****s In Paris’ with Kanye West and ‘Umbrella’ with Rihanna.
Eminem Receives Brit Billion Award for UK Streaming Success
Across the Atlantic, rap legend Eminem has been honored with the Brit Billion Award, recognizing him as the best-selling American rapper in the United Kingdom. Eminem has achieved an astounding 7 billion career streams in the UK. The BRIT Awards organization celebrated this achievement on social media, tweeting, “Four times a BRIT Award winner, @Eminem receives a BRIT Billion Award having achieved 7 billion UK career streams!” along with a photo of Eminem holding the prestigious award.
These milestones highlight the ongoing influence and success of these prominent artists in the music industry, showcasing their ability to break records and reach new heights in their careers.
Source: DP
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