With 73.5 million new certifications, Eminem is now the number one awarded musician in RIAA’s history with 227.5 million in total.
Among the total includes 61.5 million in album certifications and 166 million in singles certifications.
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With 73.5 million new certifications, Eminem is now the number one awarded musician in RIAA’s history with 227.5 million in total.
Among the total includes 61.5 million in album certifications and 166 million in singles certifications.
Rapper Eminem and Sir Elton John share more than just decades of experience in the music industry. They both have been living a sober lifestyle for years — something that often requires a strong support system. Luckily, the Detroit-bred emcee has been able to rely on the “Rocketman” singer for advice.
Elton John has been living sober for over 30 years. And in that time, the Grammy-winning artist has been able to reflect on his life before and after he found his sobriety.
David Bowie was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. David Bowie career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
A few days ahead of his headlining performance at Day N Vegas this weekend, it has been announced that rapper Kendrick Lamar has a new business manager. The pgLang co-founder is working with Anthony Saleh, who is well-respected in the music industry as the longtime manager of Nas.
An emotional Jay-Z joked that the tributes at the ceremony were “trying to make me cry in front of all these white people."
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While J.Lo is running around with Ben Affleck, Christina Aguilera is posing topless for her next cover shoot.
On May 14, 2003, Beyoncé released her song “Crazy In Love,” featuring rapper Jay-Z, into the world. Though this was her first lead single as a solo artist, the track did not disappoint in the slightest as it went on to top the global music charts. While “Crazy In Love” solidified Beyoncé’s spot in the music industry, it also put her budding relationship with Jay-Z on everyone’s radar. With lyrics describing a romantic relationship, it would be easy to assume that the song is about the rapper, but is it really?
Just a few days out from the tenth anniversary of Kanye West and Jay-Z’s collaborative epic, ‘Watch The Throne’, social media personality and friend of West’s Justin Laboy has claimed that a follow-up album is coming – and sooner than fans might expect.
R. Kelly is facing a set of new allegations which include bribery and sexually abusing a 17-year-old boy.
Federal prosecutors allege Kelly had someone on his team "pay an Illinois state employee $500 to create a fake ID in 1994" so he could marry the late singer Aaliyah when the songstress was still a minor.
Megan Thee Stallion will be serving as a lecturer at NYC’s Long Island University while simultaneously offering a full scholarship to one lucky student of Roc Nation’s School of Music, Sports, and Entertainment.
Jay-Z’s management firm Roc Nation, who manages Megan, announced the partnership will begin in the fall of this year, but Megan is now offering a free ride to one lucky student in the program.
Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings — he's joining the label as an executive creative and strategic consultant.
Back when music was real, artist had the opportunity to shine in their own distinctive way. Rap is one of the most distinctive features of hip-hop. Rappers use rhythm, lyrics, and vocal tone to express themselves. The best rappers are distinguished by their “flow” – the way the words run together without the performer getting tongue-tied.
Lets forget about Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez having beef for a second and talk business. Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez have been feuding for two decades, but not one has stepped up to be the better person in the situation.
Both Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez have a long career in the music industry. Mariah Carey has released fifteen studio albums while Jennifer Lopez has released eight studio albums. Mariah Carey's net worth is an incredible $320 million while Jennifer Lopez is worth about $400 million.
Now lets put everything to the side and think of how big a song they could make together. Just imagine there fan base integrating together as one. How iconic would this song become? You decide!
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Jay-Z has long been known as one of the greatest rappers of all time, but now he’s known even more for his business acumen and massive wealth. Forbes recently named him Hip-Hop’s first billionaire, and with his diverse portfolio of investments, business ventures, and personal assets, it’s not hard to believe.
Despite the fact that it may seem like Jay-Z earned all of his wealth overnight, it was actually a long process that was decades in the making. Many people know the man, but few know the story.
Lil Wayne has completed many obstacles during his music career. Lil Wayne made his album debut in 1999, with Tha Block Is Hot, which was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Lil Wayne became one of the top-selling artists in hip-hop in the early 21st century. Despite his success in the music industry, Lil Wayne's childhood experiences, like many other rap and hip hop singers, were far from perfect.
Are Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez about to become first-time Academy Award nominees? Beyoncé is a contender this year for best original song, as a co-writer of the song “Spirit,” from the remake of The Lion King, while Lopez is vying for a spot in the best supporting actress category for her role in Hustlers.
Both are female superstars and have proved themselves to be the best of the best. Although they are both in the limelight and have met each other on separate occasions, why haven't the two made a duet together yet?
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the track on March 22, confirming that the collab has sold a whopping eight million units since its release.
The single first sold 500,000 units in December 2011 to go gold, then was certified platinum and double platinum in February 2012 when it sold 2 million units. It continued to go multi-platinum in December 2012, November 2013, December 2014 and March 2018.