Eminem’s latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), has stormed to the No. 1 spot on this week’s Billboard 200, putting an end to Taylor Swift’s impressive run at the top. Since early May, Swift’s album The Tortured Poets Department had been holding strong at No. 1, setting her up for a chance to make history with the longest consecutive weeks at the top.
A Game-Changing Debut
Eminem’s album makes a big splash with 281,000 equivalent units sold, which includes a whopping 220 million streams and 114,000 digital sales. This debut not only showcases Eminem’s enduring popularity but also pushes Swift’s album down from its historic run.
Swift’s Near-Historic Achievement
Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department had already tied with Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time for the second-most weeks at No. 1 from debut, boasting 12 weeks at the top. She was on the brink of tying Stevie Wonder’s record of 13 weeks. Though she fell just short, Swift’s album remains a strong contender and could make a comeback.
Looking Ahead
With upcoming releases from Stray Kids and BTS’s Jimin entering the chart competition, Swift’s return to No. 1 might face some hurdles. Nonetheless, with her track record, don’t count her out just yet!
Eminem’s fresh chart-topper and Swift’s enduring success ensure that this chart battle remains thrilling. Stay tuned for more updates as the competition heats up!
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