Eminem adds more wins to his long list of achievements this week. New certifications arrived from New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and each one highlights a different chapter of his long career. Also, these updates show how often fans return to his classics.
“The Slim Shady LP” Hits 2× Platinum in New Zealand
Eminem’s breakthrough album “The Slim Shady LP” has now earned 2× Platinum status in New Zealand. The 1999 record changed the course of hip hop with its dark humour, whiplash rapid delivery, and bold alter ego.
Moreover, the album introduced “My Name Is”, “Guilty Conscience”, and “Role Model”, songs that pushed Eminem into global superstardom. Fans in New Zealand have consistently streamed and purchased the album for 25 years, without growing tired.
UK Certifies “Good Guy” as Silver
Jessie Reyez and Eminem created a sharp, emotional track with “Good Guy” for “Kamikaze” (2018). The song details a relationship breaking apart, and Jessie is a master of portraying heartbreak. She also has a special chemistry with Eminem.
Despite not being released as a single, “Good Guy” has earned Gold in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. Finally, the track earned Silver certification in the UK this week.
Jessie Reyez and Eminem worked closely during the Kamikaze era, releasing two collaborations: “Good Guy” and “Nice Guy”. Their chemistry and unique emotional intensity made both songs standout moments on the album.
50 Cent’s “Best Friend” Goes Gold
Another highlight comes from Eminem’s longtime friend and collaborator 50 Cent. Two his singles have now gone Gold in the UK.
First, “Best Friend”, originally from the “Get Rich or Die Tryin’”. The song, produced by Hi-Tek, achieved Platinum status in the US in 2023 and is now Gold in Great Britain.
“Hustler’s Ambition” Earns Gold in the UK
Second, the UK also certified 50 Cent’s “Hustler’s Ambition” Gold. The 2005 song was the lead single from the “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” movie OST.
Unashamedly, it showed Fifty in full storytelling mode, rapping about struggle, ambition, and survival. The song’s rich, soulful production made it one of his strongest soundtrack releases. Interestingly, the song became more popular in Europe and the southern hemisphere than in the US. On Fifty’s home turf, it saw only moderate charting success, getting stuck at No.65 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“I Get Money” Earns Silver in the UK
The UK also certified 50 Cent’s “I Get Money” Silver this week. The 2007 single arrived as the third release from his album “Curtis” and quickly became one of the standout tracks of that era.
Additionally, the song earned major critical praise even when the album itself received mixed reviews. Rolling Stone placed “I Get Money” at No.14 on its list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007, highlighting its sharp delivery and iconic beat.
The track also enjoyed a second life in the streaming era. In 2023, it earned RIAA Platinum status in the United States, showing how strongly fans still return to it today.
Live Metrics
Together, these new certifications show the ongoing demand for early-2000s hip hop. And Eminem and 50 Cent are both titanic figures of this period.
Fans keep returning to their songs because they hold personal stories and undeniable energy. Energy that Marshall carries through time.
