By Odunmorayo Oke 18 December 2023 | 11:44 am Nicki Minaj’s long-awaited album, “Pink Friday 2,” has stormed onto the Billboard 200 chart, landing firmly at the #1 spot. This marks a monumental achievement for the rap icon, solidifying her position as one of the most dominant forces in the industry. “Pink Friday 2” isn’t just a chart-topping success; it’s a record-breaking one. The… Nicki Minaj’s long-awaited album, “Pink Friday 2,” has stormed onto the Billboard 200 chart, landing firmly at the #1 spot. This marks a monumental achievement for the rap icon, solidifying her position as one of the most dominant forces in the industry. “Pink Friday 2” isn’t just a chart-topping success; it’s a record-breaking one. The album sold a staggering 228,000 equivalent units in its first week, a figure that translates to: •129,000 streaming equivalent album units 92,000 pure sales •7,000 track equivalent albums But the accolades don’t stop there. “Pink Friday 2” has also written its name in history by becoming: •The largest week sales of ANY rap album on vinyl since tracking began in 1991, with a staggering 25,000 vinyl copies sold. •The largest rap album week sales by a woman in the 2020s decade. With “Pink Friday 2,” Nicki Minaj has: •Surpassed her tie with Foxy Brown and now holds the title for the most number one albums by a female rap artist (3). •Become the first female rapper with a number one album in two different decades (2010s and 2020s). With this release, Nicki Minaj proves that her reign is far from over, and the future of hip-hop continues to blaze with her fiery spirit. 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