Cardi B Surpasses Nicki Minaj to Become the Highest-Certified Female Rapper in U.S. History.
Cardi B has officially surpassed Nicki Minaj to become the highest-certified female rapper in U.S. history. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Cardi B now leads with an impressive 107 million certified units, while Nicki Minaj follows closely with 106 million units.
This milestone cements Cardi B’s place at the top of the rap industry, showcasing her widespread popularity and the commercial success of her music. Despite Nicki Minaj having sold more records overall, many of her hits are featured tracks that are not listed under her name on the RIAA website.
Cardi B’s certified units include sales and streams of her albums, singles, and features. Her breakout hits like “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It” have contributed significantly to her record-breaking numbers. This achievement highlights her ability to consistently produce chart-topping music that resonates with a vast audience.
Nicki Minaj remains a formidable force in the music industry. Her extensive discography and influence are undeniable. Although she follows Cardi B in certified units, her impact on the rap genre and her dedicated fanbase continue to uphold her legacy as one of the greatest female rappers of all time.
In other music news, Alicia Keys recently earned her first diamond single in the U.S. Her 2009 collaboration with JAY-Z, “Empire State of Mind,” has been certified diamond for selling 10 million copies. This marks JAY-Z’s third diamond single, alongside “N****s In Paris” with Kanye West and “Umbrella” with Rihanna.
Across the Atlantic, Eminem received the BRIT Billion Award for becoming the best-selling American rapper in the UK with 7 billion career streams. The BRIT Awards acknowledged his achievement, tweeting, “Four-time BRIT Award winner @Eminem receives the BRIT Billion Award for achieving 7 billion career streams in the UK!”
Cardi B’s new status as the highest-certified female rapper in U.S. history marks a significant moment in music. Her achievement, alongside other notable milestones in the industry, underscores the dynamic and evolving landscape of rap and hip-hop. As artists continue to break records and set new standards, fans can look forward to more groundbreaking music and historic accomplishments.
