Yes, 2Pac has two diamond-certified albums: All Eyez on Me (1996) and his posthumous Greatest Hits compilation (1998). Diamond certification by the RIAA means an album has sold over 10 million units, making both records massive successes and solidifying his legendary status.
More than half of his eleven studio albums sold over three million copies in the U.S., and both 1996's All Eyez on Me and his Greatest Hits collection have been certified diamond, surpassing the ten-million mark and placing them among the top-selling albums of all time.
Shakur's double-length posthumous album Greatest Hits (1998) is one of his two releases—and one of only nine hip-hop albums—to have been certified Diamond in the United States.
Here are the Rappers with certified Diamond albums in US💎 - #Eminem has most (3) - #Drake becomes the latest entry with 'Take Care' - #LaurynHill is the only female Rapper with Diamond album.
Garth Brooks is the artist with nine diamond-certified albums, a record for album sales (10 million+ units each), though Drake now leads in total Diamond certifications (albums and singles combined) with over 10, followed by Post Malone for singles. Brooks' nine diamond albums include classics like Double Live, The Ultimate Hits, and In Pieces, making him the sole artist with this many album awards from the RIAA.
George Strait holds the record for the most platinum albums, with 33 certified by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for selling over one million copies each in the USA, a feat that cements his status as the "King of Country" and leads all artists across genres. He is followed by Elvis Presley and The Beatles in overall platinum awards, but Strait leads the pack specifically for platinum albums.
Rappers with the most DIAMOND plaques 💎 • Eminem - 6 • Drake - 6 • Jay Z - 3 • Cardi B - 3.
Eminem - Eminem now has 4 Diamond-certified albums: The Marshall Mathers LP The Eminem Show Curtain Call: The Hits Recovery | Facebook.
Drake - 78 entries 2. Lil Wayne - 25 entries 3. Nicki Minaj - 23 entries Some say this is the reason why Jay is hatíng on Wayne!
It first went diamond in 2024, and within months climbed to 16× platinum, now standing in a league of its own. With this achievement, Travis Scott joins elite ranks as one of the few artists with multiple diamond records — alongside his Drake-assisted smash “SICKO MODE. ”
The discography of American rapper Tupac Shakur consists of 10 studio albums. Throughout his career and posthumously, Shakur sold more than 75 million records worldwide. He has scored 5 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and 8 No.
The album was eventually certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As of September 2011, All Eyez on Me has sold 5,887,630 in the United States, making it 2Pac's highest-selling album. It has charted on the Billboard 200 for 105 weeks in total.
Drake's 'Take Care' Album Has Officially been Certified RIAA Diamond after Selling 10 Million Units... becoming his first ever diamond certified album.
Garth Brooks has received seven Diamond awards for seven individual albums from the RIAA for selling over ten million units each, a feat only he can claim, and is the No. 1 selling solo artist in U.S. history certified by the RIAA with over 138 million album sales.
Off The Wall made Jackson the first solo artist to have four singles from the same album peak in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was certified Diamond by the RIAA and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
The 3rd richest rapper varies slightly by source and date, but generally, after Jay-Z and often Kanye West or Dr. Dre, Sean "Diddy" Combs is consistently listed as the third wealthiest, with fortunes ranging from around $400-$600 million, driven by music, Bad Boy Records, Ciroc Vodka, and other ventures, despite recent legal challenges affecting his standing.
The "Big 3" of modern hip-hop, particularly dominant in the 2010s and early 2020s, are widely considered to be Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole, recognized for their lyrical skills, commercial success, and cultural impact, often compared as the era's top lyrical forces. While debates continue, especially after Kendrick's "Big Me" line and J. Cole acknowledging the trio, they remain central figures in discussions about the genre's elite, though newer artists and past legends like Eminem, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne also feature in "Big 3" conversations for different eras.
There isn't one single "1st fastest rapper," as records change and different metrics are used (syllables vs. words, underground vs. mainstream), but Twista (formerly Tung Twista) was the first recognized by Guinness World Records in 1992 for 598 syllables in 55 seconds, while Eminem holds records for fastest rap in a #1 single ("Godzilla"), and underground MCs like Rebel XD and Tonedeff have clocked even higher syllable-per-second rates.
Michael Jackson won a record-breaking eight Grammys in one night at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards in 1984 for his iconic album Thriller and its hit singles, a feat later tied by Carlos Santana in 2000, but Jackson remains the solo artist with the most wins in a single night, as noted by the official Grammy website, Billboard, and various news outlets like Reddit.
The only person to refuse a Grammy is Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, who in 1991 declined the award for Best Alternative Music Performance for her album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, protesting the music industry's "false and destructive materialistic values". She chose to boycott the ceremony and the award itself, viewing the Grammys as prioritizing commercialism over genuine artistry, says Far Out Magazine.
#Stronger has become Kanye West's first DIAMOND 💎 Award! 👏 Congratulations to Yeezy and DefJam #RIAATopCertified | The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) | Facebook.