Second greatest hits album by Eminem, Curtain Call 2, is now eligible for platinum certification in the United States for selling 1 million album-equivalent units in the country.
The compilation double album was released on August 5, 2022, by Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records. The album covers the most recent years of Eminem’s career, since his return to music from his hiatus, starting from the release of Relapse in 2009 to Music To Be Murdered By from 2020.
CC2 also includes four new songs, “The King and I” featuring CeeLo Green (featured in the soundtracks album of the Elvis movie), “From the D 2 the LBC” featuring Snoop Dogg, “Is This Love (’09)” featuring 50 Cent and “Rap God” (Mr. Cii Remix).
The album debuted at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200 charts, earning 43,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. Curtain Call 2 was the best-selling album of the week in pure sales, with 18,000 copies sold. It also debuted at No.3 on the UK Albums Chart.
Earlier this year The Recording Industry Association of America crowned Eminem a Diamond King as he became the number-one awarded musician for singles in the RIAA’s Gold & Platinum certifications history, for selling 166 million singles in the United States.
“These awards recognize Eminem’s unflinching commitment to his craft and the enduring connection he has forged with fans over the last twenty years. With today’s announcement, Eminem becomes the top certified singles artist in our program’s history and adds a rare third Diamond Album to his many creative accomplishments. Congratulations to Eminem and his entire label team who have set the bar higher than ever!” said RIAA Chairman/CEO Mitch Glazier in a press-released statement.
Today, it was announced that Drake surpassed Eminem’s single sales and the Canadian rapper is now highest certified singles artist in RIAA history with 184 million units sold as a lead artist. Eminem still remains the number one best selling album rapper of all time with 61.5 million album certifications.
Check the announcement below:
.@Drake is now the highest certified singles artist in @RIAA history, passing @Eminem (184 million units as a lead).
RIAA today announced 73.5 million new Gold and Platinum Program certifications for Eminem. The Detroit legend is now the number one awarded musician for singles in the program’s history and one of only 7 artists in any genre or era with three or more Diamond Album Awards.
Eminem’s combined six RIAA Diamond awards – three albums and three singles – vault him into music’s stratosphere and cement his place as one of the most accomplished artists in history. With today’s 73.5 million new award units, Eminem’s RIAA Award career total is now 227.5 million – 166 million single certifications and 61.5 million album certifications.
“These awards recognize Eminem’s unflinching commitment to his craft and the enduring connection he has forged with fans over the last twenty years. With today’s announcement, Eminem becomes the top certified singles artist in our program’s history and adds a rare third Diamond Album to his many creative accomplishments. Congratulations to Eminem and his entire label team who have set the bar higher than ever!” says Mitch Glazier, RIAA Chairman & CEO.
“Interscope joins Aftermath in congratulating Marshall, Paul, and the entire Shady team on this remarkable achievement. It has been an honor to be part of one of the greatest journeys in the history of recorded music. The most beautiful part of this is it feels like the journey has just begun,” says Steve Berman, Vice Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M.
Out of the new certifications, most notable is Eminem’s THIRD diamond album, Curtain Call: The Hits! For other notable certifications, check the list below:
ALBUMS
The Eminem Show – 12x Platinum (DIAMOND)
The Marshall Mathers LP – 11x Platinum (DIAMOND)
Curtain Call: The Hits – 10x Platinum (DIAMOND)
Recovery – 8x Platinum
SINGLES
Lose Yourself – 13x Platinum (DIAMOND)
Love The Way You Lie, ft. Rihanna – 13x Platinum (DIAMOND)
Not Afraid – 11x Platinum (DIAMOND)
Till I Collapse ft. Nate Dogg – 8x Platinum
The Monster ft. Rihanna – 8x Platinum
Rap God – 7x Platinum
The Real Slim Shady – 7x Platinum
Without Me – 7x Platinum
For the full new certifications, check the post below:
Few days ago, Kanye West’s “Stronger” was certified diamond in the United States for selling 10,000,000 units in the country, becoming only the second rapper in history to produce his own diamond single.
Until today, Eminem was only other rapper to produce his own Diamond song, TWICE: “Lose Yourself” and “Not Afraid” are both diamond certified and they are produced by Slim Shady himself. “Love The Way You Lie,” with Rihanna is also diamond but the production credits fully goes to Alex Da Kid.
This mark’s the first ever diamond certification for Kanye West, while Eminem has five diamond certifications. Three for singles and two for albums (The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show)
Reportedly, Curtain Call: The Hits and Recovery albums are also close to diamond certifications.
Kanye West becomes only the 2nd rapper to produce his own Diamond song!
Stronger is now Diamond & produced by Kanye West & Mike Dean (w/ programming from Timbaland)
Eminem is the only other rapper to produce their own Diamond song (twice – Lose Yourself & Not Afraid)
Also, check the list of rappers with at least one diamond singles below:
Rappers with at least one diamond song 💎
Cardi B
Black Eyed Peas
Drake
Eminem
Fetty Wap
Kanye West
Lil Nas X
Macklemore
Pharrell
Post Malone
Quavo
Swae Lee
Travis Scott
Wiz Khalifa
XXXTentacion
Young Thug
On this day, exactly 10 years ago (March 9, 2011), Eminem made The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) history as the Detroit legend became the first and the only hip hop artist to have two diamond selling album in the United States: “The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)” and “The Eminem Show (2002)” both albums sold more than 10 million units, each.
Additionally, Eminem has THREE diamond selling singles: “Lose Yourself (2002),” “Not Afraid (2010)” and “Love The Way You Lie (2010),” featuring Rihanna. Reportedly, “Recovery (2010)” album and “Curtain Call: The Hits (2005)” compilation are also close to diamond certifications.
