Nappy Roots Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz RIAA Platinum Album Award - Hip Hop Music CD for Collectors & Fans - Perfect for Home Decor, Music Lovers & Gift Giving

RIAA Platinum Album Award for Nappy Roots album Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz. Released on Feb. 26, 2002, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million copies sold on Oct. 10, 2002.

The Kentucky group's debut album produced the hits "Awnaw", featuring vocals from Jazze Pha, which peaked at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100, along with "Po' Folks" featuring Anthony Hamilton, which reached #21. The album itself peaked at #24 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums tally and #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums rundown. See image above for RIAA sales certifications of the album* 

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Item Highlights:

• RIAA Platinum Album award 
• In VG to Excellent condition 
• Made in 2002
  
• Presented to music industry executive
  
• All original with manufacturer sticker
• Known as a "RIAA serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
• Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
• Great collectors item for any Nappy Roots fan
• FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
• International shipping available

Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Platinum Album award would have been manufactured in 2002, making it about 22 years old. The award is presented to a music industry executive. Their name is obscured in the photos for privacy.

The award is in VG to Excellent condition, with only a couple of very, very minor mars on the frame. The award has likely never been hung on a wall however it may have been rebacked since it lacks a manufacturer sticker.

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Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one: Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. As a result they may show signs of wear. Frankly, if you see a 20 to 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. After all, an antique should have "good' wear. If not, you might want to question the piece.

As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.

Finally, a word on photos: Our photos are zoomable so you can get a very good look. Do let us know if you want photos of any other details on our pieces and we'll be happy to provide.

*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com