According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Nicki Minaj has sold over 120 million certified units in the United States. This includes albums, singles, and music videos. Kim, on the other hand, has sold over 45 million certified units in the United States.
Nicki Minaj has released four studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. Her debut album, "Pink Friday," was released in 2010 and was certified triple platinum. Her second album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," was released in 2012 and was certified double platinum. Her third album, "The Pinkprint," was released in 2014 and was certified platinum. Her fourth album, "Queen," was released in 2018 and was certified platinum.
Kim has released six studio albums, all of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. Her debut album, "Hard Core," was released in 1996 and was certified platinum. Her second album, "The Notorious K.I.M.," was released in 2000 and was certified double platinum. Her third album, "La Bella Mafia," was released in 2003 and was certified gold. Her fourth album, "Animal Planet," was released in 2005 and was certified gold. Her fifth album, "I Like Me Better," was released in 2010 and was certified gold. Her sixth album, "Hard Core II," was released in 2021 and was certified gold.