The Rap God has struck gold again! Eminem has joined the prestigious club of artists who have surpassed 50 billion streams on Spotify, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry. With Drake being the only other rapper to reach this milestone, Eminem is working tirelessly to catch up with the 6 God. His latest album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)”, has played a significant role in this achievement, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and securing the second-biggest digital launch of the year.
This milestone isn’t the only impressive feat on Eminem’s resume. His new album also broke the record for the biggest rap debut of 2024, surpassing previous benchmarks set by Future and Metro Boomin. With 11 number-one albums under his belt, Eminem ties with Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen, and Barbra Streisand.
In related news, Eminem is making waves at the MTV Video Music Awards, with six nominations, including the coveted Best Hip-Hop video for his track “Houdini”. Other notable nominees include Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Travis Scott. You can view the full list of nominations here.
