A day after its released Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday 2’ has sold 500,000 album units in streams and sales during its lifetime according to Chart Data including previously released tracks “Last Time I Saw You” and “Super Freaky Girl” the latter of which debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album also had two more promotional singles, namely “Red Ruby da Sleeze” and “Bahm Bahm.”
The achievement make the album eligible for Gold certification in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
It is projected to sell between 170,000-190,000 album equivalent units in its first week of release according to HITTSDD , with approximately 100k coming from streaming and an estimated 90k in pure sales.
“Pink Friday 2,” will not only become the Queen Of Hip Hop’s third No. 1 album, but also marks a historic moment as the first #1 female rap album to do so in over five years, while making her the female rapper with the most No. 1 albums in history.
The success of “Pink Friday 2” extends beyond its chart-topping status. It has broken records for the most opening day streams in history for a female rap album, with an impressive 28.2 million streams on Spotify within just 24 hours of its release. Furthermore, the album has claimed the most #1 positions in Apple Music history for a female rap album, solidifying Nicki Minaj’s influence and popularity.
The standout track “Forward From Trini,” featuring Skillibeng and Skeng, has made waves as well, earning an impressive 405,000 streams on Spotify in the U.S. within a single day. This accomplishment not only marks the highest 24-hour streaming song in the U.S. for Skillibeng and Skeng but also sees the song debut at an impressive No. 168 on the Spotify US chart.
Adding to the album’s triumphs, “Needle” featuring Drake and “Everybody” featuring Lil Uzi Vert have both peaked at #1 on iTunes. These achievements further extend Nicki Minaj’s dominance, bringing her total to an impressive 42 #1’s on the US iTunes Chart.
In summary, “Pink Friday 2” is not just an album; it’s a historic milestone in Nicki Minaj’s career, showcasing her unparalleled success and impact in the world of female rap.
Top 10 most streamed rap albums in 24 hours of all time.
- Travis Scott: UTOPIA – 128.5m
- Drake: For All The Dogs – 108.7m
- Lil Uzi Vert: Pink Tape – 53.4m
- Lil Durk: Almost Healed – 35.4m
- Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2 (𝗡𝗘𝗪) – 28.2m
- Doja Cat: Scarlet – 26.0m
- Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse – 19.4m
- Young Thug: Business Is Business – 19.0m
- Yeah: AftërLyfe – 18.1m
- NF: HOPE – 15.7m
