What Counts as a Hip-Hop Diamond Album
A hip-hop diamond album is a rap or hip-hop record that has earned a 10× Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, meaning it has moved 10 million equivalent units in the United States. The RIAA counts album sales, on-demand audio and video streams, and track sales toward certification thresholds, with 1,500 on-demand audio or video streams or 10 track sales counting as one unit. The program is administered by the RIAA, and labels submit titles for certification review through official channels, as outlined on the RIAA website