Nelly has a big achievement to celebrate. The rapper’s debut album, Country Grammar, has gone diamond.
The album that introduced the world to Nelly and included hits like “E.I.,” “Batter Up,” ”Ride with Me,” and the album’s popular titular track, has now joined a prestigious club. According to RIAA guidelines, an album has to sell 10 million units to achieve diamond status. Forbes reports that RIAA representatives revealed the good news to the rapper during a charity event in Philadelphia.
Sixteen years after its release and Country Grammar is still going strong. Congrats, Nelly!
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