Eminem Sets New Record

Early in his career, Eminem was a wild and zany jokester. In his songs, music videos, interviews — wherever, really — his acting over-the-top was pretty consistent. In recent years, Em has gotten a bit more serious, both in his music and demeanor.

On Monday, he was being honored as the first artist in the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Gold & Platinum award history to earn two Digital Diamond awards. That means two of his songs — “Love the Way You Lie” and “Not Afraid” — sold more than ten million copies.

Last July, the RIAA announced that Em had set the record, but it seems it just took until now to actually present him with the honor.

“We are delighted to recognize Eminem as the first artist to earn two RIAA Digital Diamond Awards,” Cary Sherman, Chairman & CEO of the RIAA, said in a statement. “This singular achievement, earning a Diamond Award on two separate digital songs is unparalleled, and we congratulate him on forever etching a mark in Gold & Platinum Program history.”