hip-hop act + no hit singles = no plaque
hip-hop act + one hit single = solid gold plaque
hip-hop act + 2 consecutive hit singles = pure platinum plaque
hip-hop act + Dr. Dre ('99 on) = pure platinum plaque
hip-hop act + at least one Top 40 hit = pure platinum plaque +

there may be only a few exceptions but thats my theory.

LG
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