In a remarkable feat, Eminem has secured his 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with his latest release, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). The album, debuting at the top of the list dated July 27, showcases Eminem's enduring popularity and musical prowess. With an impressive 281,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. during the week ending July 18, according to Luminate, this marks the largest opening week for a rap album in 2024.
This achievement places Eminem in an elite group of artists with the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200. He now ties with Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, and Ye (formerly Kanye West) for the fifth-most No. 1 albums in the chart's history. Leading the pack are The Beatles with a record 19 No. 1 albums, followed by Jay-Z and Taylor Swift, each with 14, and Drake with 13.
Meanwhile, the Billboard 200's latest top 10 also sees new entries from ENHYPEN, Clairo, and Megan Moroney, who all achieve their highest-charting albums to date. ENHYPEN’s new release lands at No. 2, Clairo's latest effort reaches No. 8, and Megan Moroney debuts at No. 9.
In other chart news, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, which held the No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive weeks, has moved to No. 4 in its 13th week on the list, marking its first week outside the top position.
Eminem's continuous success and influence in the music industry are undeniable, and The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) is another testament to his legacy. Fans and music enthusiasts alike celebrate this milestone, eagerly anticipating what the iconic rapper will deliver next.
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