* Certifications vary by region: RIAA certifications (US) are the most common, but other countries have their own.
* Diamond status is rare: The bar for diamond certification is high, making it a rare accomplishment.
* Data can be outdated: New certifications happen all the time.
However, here are some of the most notable rappers who have gone diamond (in the US) for albums or singles:
Albums:
* The Notorious B.I.G. - *Ready to Die*
* 2Pac - *All Eyez on Me*
* Eminem - *The Eminem Show*
* Drake - *Views*
* Kanye West - *My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy*
* Kendrick Lamar - *To Pimp a Butterfly*
* Post Malone - *Beerbongs & Bentleys*
* Lil Wayne - *Tha Carter III*
* Travis Scott - *Astroworld*
Singles:
* DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna, Bryson Tiller, & Future - "Wild Thoughts"
* Post Malone - "Congratulations" (feat. Quavo)
* Drake - "God's Plan"
* Lil Nas X - "Old Town Road" (Remix ft. Billy Ray Cyrus)
* Ice Cube - "It Was a Good Day"
* Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Wanz - "Thrift Shop"
* Eminem - "Lose Yourself"
* Mariah Carey ft. Ol' Dirty Bastard - "Fantasy" (While Mariah is a singer, this is a notable crossover hit)
This is not an exhaustive list, and new additions are possible. You can check websites like RIAA.com for updated certifications.