In reply to GrimmPixie.

I don't know why people act as though Kelly isn't a platinum selling artist. She's sold nearly 30 million records. Obviously she's had platinum albums and singles over the course of her career. Not to mention the girl is an international superstar. Her Debut album Simply Deep was certified double platinum worldwide. Her sophomore project Ms.Kelly was a slow burn, but it eventually went platinum as well. Her third album Here I Am did not fare as well as the first two, but her single "Motivation" reached platinum status. "When Love Takes Over" was HUGE everywhere but the U.S. and I'm sure "Dilemma", the first big hit of Kelly's solo career was a multi-platinum smash. Add that to the fact that Kelly has collaborated with almost everybody in the industry, and one can't even begin to track how many platinum singles the girl has under her belt. Talk A Good Game was arguably the best album of Kelly's career, but it was severely under promoted and I don't even think it went gold, however, it still added to her figures.One platinum album may make you a success, but longevity, branding and multiple streams of revenue are what make you an Icon. This is what Kelly has achieved. Downplaying her success doesn't negate it. The girl has had a twenty year run. Her DC and solo stats combined amount to almost 100 million records sold. Respect her hustle or not, the girl is still eating real good; along with everyone on her payroll.