RIAA Platinum Album award for Now 28, a various artists album including Lil Wayne, who the award is presented to, along with Chris Brown, Gavin DeGraw, Leona Lewis, John Mayer, One Republic, Sparks, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift and others.
The album, officially titled Now That's What I Call Music 28 was released on June 3, 2008 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on Aug.. 1, 2008. Lil Wayne's track (featuring Static Major) "Lollipop" was one of only two Billboard Hot 100 #1s on the album. The album itself peaked at #2 on the Top 200 Albums chart. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this album through the years*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum Album award with "bar hologram" RIAA logo with serial number, platinum info plate
- In VG to Excellent condition
- First presentation award from 2008
- Presentation to artist Lil Wayne
- All original, unaltered award with original manufacturer sticker (Ill-Eagle Enterprises)
- Award measures 22" x 18"
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- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Platinum award that would have been manufactured in 2008 making this award 12 years old. While for a various artists release, it is rare to find one presented to an artist on the album, in this case Lil Wayne.
The award is in VG to Excellent condition, with only a few minor mar on the frame and plexiglas. Has original Ill-Eagle manufacturer's sticker on its back.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com