Nicki Minaj has once again proven her dominance in the music industry as her highly-anticipated album, ‘Pink Friday 2,’ not only secured the top spot on the Billboard 200 but also broke a longstanding record for female rappers. The album’s success marks Nicki’s first number one on the albums chart in over a decade, solidifying her status as a powerhouse in the rap scene. Check out Nicki’s celebration of the achievement below.
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The album, comprising 22 tracks and boasting collaborations with A-list artists like Drake, J. Cole, Future, Lil Wayne, and Lil Uzi Vert, made a significant impact on the charts. Fourteen songs from the album landed on the Hot 100, with “Everybody” featuring Lil Uzi Vert reaching the top 30. This achievement showcases Nicki Minaj’s enduring popularity and influence.
What makes this feat even more remarkable is that Nicki Minaj surpassed Foxy Brown to become the female rapper with the most number one albums, further solidifying her position as a trailblazer in the industry. The chart-topping success extends beyond the conventional rap genre, as Nicki scored her first-ever number one on the Hot Gospel Songs chart with the track “Blessings,” a collaboration with gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard.