The Record-Breaking Eminem
• The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced 73.5 million new Gold & Platinum Program certifications for Eminem. The Shady/Aftermath/Interscope artist is now the No. 1-awarded musician for singles in the program’s history and one of only seven artists in any genre or era with three or more Diamond Album Awards (10 million+), as Eminem’s latest album, Curtain Call: The Hits is certified as his third Diamond album, pushing him to SIX career Diamond awards — three albums and three singles — which vaults him into music’s stratosphere and cements his place as one of the most accomplished artists in history. With today’s 73.5 million new award units, Eminem’s RIAA Award career total is now 227.5 million –166 million single certifications and 61.5 million album certifications.
RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier said, “These awards recognize Eminem’s unflinching commitment to his craft and the enduring connection he has forged with fans over the last 20 years. With today’s announcement, Eminem becomes the top certified singles artist in our program’s history and adds a rare third Diamond Album to his many creative accomplishments. Congratulations to Eminem and his entire label team who have set the bar higher than ever!”
Steve Berman, Vice Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M, commented, “Interscope joins Aftermath in congratulating Marshall, Paul, and the entire Shady team on this remarkable achievement. It has been an honor to be part of one of the greatest journeys in the history of recorded music. The most beautiful part of this is it feels like the journey has just begun.”
Complete lists of all album, song, and video awards, as well as top tallies for artists and albums, can be accessed at riaa.com/gold-platinum/.
