Nicki Minaj Makes History: Pink Friday 2 Debuts at No. 1, Sets New Records for Women in Rap

Nicki Minaj, the undisputed queen of rap, has added another remarkable achievement to her illustrious career with the debut of her latest album, Pink Friday 2, at No. 1 on the music charts. This not only signifies a momentous occasion for the rap sensation but also stands as a groundbreaking milestone for women in the hip-hop industry.

Pink Friday 2 now joins the elite league of Nicki’s chart-topping albums, including the iconic Pink Friday (2011) and Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012). With this accomplishment, Nicki Minaj solidifies her position at the forefront, leading the pack for women with the most No. 1 rap albums.

The comprehensive metrics that propelled Pink Friday 2 to the top of the Billboard 200 chart were clarified by Billboard. Domestically, the first week numbers, which ended on December 14th, revealed an impressive 228,000 equivalent album units. This remarkable figure represents not only the highest sales week for a female rap album this year, but also the highest sales week in this decade.

Breaking down the numbers, streaming equivalent album units accounted for 129,000 (equivalent to 169.87 million on-demand official streams), total sales reached 92,000, and track equivalent album units amounted to 7,000.

Notably, Pink Friday 2 vinyl sales contributed a substantial 25,000 copies to this groundbreaking feat, representing the most significant week for a rap album by a woman since sales tracking began electronically in 1991.

In achieving her third No. 1 album with Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj surpasses the previously tied record with Foxy Brown, securing her place as the female rapper with the most chart-topping albums. This achievement not only underscores Nicki’s ongoing dominance in the rap genre but also paves the way for future women in hip-hop to make their mark on the charts.