With 17 Platinum (or higher) album awards, Jay-Z has the MOST of any hip-hop act in US.
Iconic! Did You Know Jay-Z Has The Most Albums With A Platinum Record In Hip Hop?
According to RIAA / Chart data has already been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, having been streamed or sold the equivalent of one million + copies. The feat gives Hall of Fame Hov yet another milestone, as he officially becomes the most decorated hip hop act in the RIAA Gold and Platinum program for achieving 13 platinum solo album awards and higher (17 platinum albums in total).