Greatest Hits sells 10 Million
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Outkast and BIG haven't sold anywhere NEAR as many records as Pac, overall.
This "Diamond" certification is only domestic (US-only). Worldwide sales, it's been at 15million+ for YEARS, so has "All Eyez On Me".
When I went to Johnny J's studio, he had a plaque for All Eyez On Me that was for 9 million sales, and that was from the early 00's. and I believe that was a domestic one also.
Tupac has sold about 40 million records just in the US - I would guess that's for the most part, AEOM + Greatest Hits + MATW + 7 Day Theory.
In 2007, worldwide sales for Pac were at 75 million. Eminem is the only rapper above Tupac, with an estimated 86 million worldwide sales. (and kids, that is the power of movies for you. NO WAY would Eminem be at that level without '8 Mile')
The next closest hip-hop artists are the Black Eyed Peas at 56 million, and then Jay-Z with 50 million.
This "Diamond" certification is only domestic (US-only). Worldwide sales, it's been at 15million+ for YEARS, so has "All Eyez On Me".
When I went to Johnny J's studio, he had a plaque for All Eyez On Me that was for 9 million sales, and that was from the early 00's. and I believe that was a domestic one also.
Tupac has sold about 40 million records just in the US - I would guess that's for the most part, AEOM + Greatest Hits + MATW + 7 Day Theory.
In 2007, worldwide sales for Pac were at 75 million. Eminem is the only rapper above Tupac, with an estimated 86 million worldwide sales. (and kids, that is the power of movies for you. NO WAY would Eminem be at that level without '8 Mile')
The next closest hip-hop artists are the Black Eyed Peas at 56 million, and then Jay-Z with 50 million.
I think it's more to do with Hip-Hop being far more popular now than in 1992-1996. Eminem helped that with his white face. Especially in the UK. 2pac wasn't that popular here to pop music fans, eminem is.
Also, Tupac starred in more movies than Eminem.
Basically, although Eminem is a very good rapper. Being white has been an advantage in regards to record sales.
Also, Tupac starred in more movies than Eminem.
Basically, although Eminem is a very good rapper. Being white has been an advantage in regards to record sales.
Yes, but none of the movies Tupac did were specifically ABOUT him. That's the difference. And it's hard to say if hip-hop is more popular now. And yeah, he totally sold more records because of his race, that is very true. But the movie DID propel him to new heights. A good rock opera made as a vehicle for the artist will always do that, it's the "Purple Rain" effect.
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