Marshall Bruce Mathers the third, better known around the world as hip-hop phenomenon Eminem, has done something historic in his career that is full of milestones and record-breaking achievements already. However, Slim Shady is the first artist to have two RIAA digital diamond selling singles.
He picked up the honor for hit songs ‘Not Afraid’ and ‘Love the Way You Lie’. ‘Not Afraid has been document to go 11x platinum in digital sales and ‘Love the Way You Lie’ has sold 10 million records in digital sales worldwide, according to Billboard.
Cary Sherman who is the Chairman & CEO of RIAA praised his excellence, and she has congratulated the mega rapper from Detroit on his recent milestone. Sherman has a great appreciation for what Eminem has done and how he has a place etched and stoned in digital sales awards history.
“We are delighted to recognize Eminem as the first artist to earn two RIAA Digital Diamond Awards. This singular achievement – earning a Diamond Award on two separate digital songs – is unparalleled, and we congratulate him on forever etching a mark in Gold & Platinum Program history,” said Sherman, reported by HipHopDX.
He has had two diamond-selling albums in the past, which were The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show. To have two separate singles sell diamond in digital sales in beyond comprehension. The Loose Yourself rapper continues to have his legacy in the music business to be on the highest of levels.