Eminem's latest album, 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),' has made a significant impact on the music scene by debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. This achievement marks the end of Taylor Swift's reign at the top spot, where she had been dominating since early May.
Swift's album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' had been enjoying a successful run on the charts, tying with Morgan Wallen for the second-most weeks at No. 1 from a title's debut. However, Eminem's new release managed to surpass her, preventing her from setting a new record.
Swift's album had recently broken a tie with Whitney Houston for the longest-running leader on the Billboard 200 from its debut at No. 1, with a twelfth week at the top. Had it held on for a thirteenth week, it would have rivaled Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Key of Life,' the only album to achieve 13 weeks at No. 1 after debuting in the top spot.
Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady' secured the No. 1 position with 281,000 equivalent units, primarily driven by streaming numbers. The album garnered an impressive 220 million streams in its first tracking week, along with 114,000 digital copies sold.
Despite Eminem's success, Swift's album continues to perform well and remains a strong contender for the top spot. With new releases from other artists like Stray Kids and BTS singer Jimin vying for chart positions, the competition is fierce. However, Swift's loyal fan base and the album's ongoing popularity suggest that a return to No. 1 is not out of reach.
Overall, the music industry is witnessing a dynamic shift in chart dominance, with artists like Eminem and Taylor Swift showcasing their enduring appeal and influence on the Billboard 200.
