Kendrick Lamar’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ Is Now Eligible for a Diamond Plaque
The 2012 record has sold over 10 million units in the United States.
Summary
- Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city has officially surpassed 10 million units sold in the U.S. as of January 2026, making the 2012 classic eligible for a Diamond certification from the RIAA
- This milestone ties it with DAMN. as his most-certified project, a massive leap from its last official RIAA update of 3x Platinum in June 2018
- Originally debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 242,000 first-week units, the album earned seven GRAMMY nominations and was previously named the greatest concept album in history by Rolling Stone
Kendrick Lamar’s beloved good kid, m.A.A.d city has officially sold over 10 million units in the United States.
As reported by Hip Hop All Day, Dot’s 2012 record is now eligible for a diamond certification from the RIAA. As of writing, the album’s last official certification dates back to its 3x platinum plaque from June 2018. It’s tied (at least RIAA-wise) with DAMN. as his most-certified albums, although DAMN. has since been eligible for a 9x platinum plaque.
good kid, m.A.A.d city is widely regarded as one of the best albums of all time. It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, received seven GRAMMY nominations including the prestigious Album of the Year and was named Rolling Stone’s greatest concept album in history.
