How Many Rappers Have Gone Diamond
As of the latest RIAA updates, fewer than 30 rap and hip-hop albums have achieved Diamond certification in the United States, meaning 10 million units sold or consumed. The count includes both solo artists and groups, with most certifications driven by streaming equivalents and traditional sales. The exact number of how many rappers went diamond fluctuates as the RIAA adds new titles and adjusts historical units. For a current list of certified rap albums and singles, see the RIAA Diamond Certified Albums database