Diamonds are a Pink Barbie’s best friend!
Nicki Minaj is loving her “Super Bass” RIAA Diamond certification for the coveted achievement of selling over 10 million units.
The Trinidadian-born rapper made the announcement Tuesday night on Instagram with a video of the glittering plaque.
“#SuperBassDiamond Thank you for over a decade of support. #Barbz special thx to Ester Dean, Kane, Juice, Taylor Swift, Sofia Grace & Rosie, Ellen, Young Money/Cash Money & Republic,” Nicki commented. “This one was released b4 the streaming era, so millions of fans actually purchased the song. I’m so grateful for you guys. Sending love & blessings your way.”
Nicki previously credited Taylor Swift with much of the success of the song. In 2011, the pop superstar tweeted that she liked “Super Bass,” inspiring many of her fans to purchase the track, and it quickly climbed the charts. Later that year, Swift invited Nicki on stage during her concert at Staples Center in Los Angeles to perform the song.
“Super Bass” was the fifth single from Minaj’s 2010, three-times Platinum debut album, Pink Friday. Released in April, 2011, “Super Bass” won the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards honor for Best Hip Hop Video.
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