Eminem Dethrones Taylor Swift With New Album 'The Death Of Slim Shady'

Eminem has ended Taylor Swift's impressive 12-week reign. Following the release of his latest record, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),” the veteran rapper achieved his 11th No. 1 album in the US.

This release also marks the biggest week in 2024 for a rap album, according to Luminate, an analytics platform that tracks trends in music and entertainment.

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The artist’s latest work was released through Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records, subsidiaries of Universal Music Group NV UMGNF

A New Chapter For Eminem

Eminem's new album, where he metaphorically “kills off” his controversial alter-ego, Slim Shady, sold 281,000 equivalent album units in the week ending July 19, The Independent reported.

The album not only topped the U.S. charts but also secured the No. 1 spot on the UK albums chart. Despite its commercial success, “The Death of Slim Shady” has received mixed to negative reviews from critics.

Before the album's release, Eminem revealed that “The Death of Slim Shady” is a “conceptual album” and that the songs should be listened to in order.

For now, the album is available only as a digital download, with clean and explicit editions, and three exclusive variants sold on his official web store.

Two of these variants, sold as pre-orders, included exclusive bonus tracks: “Kyrie & Luka” featuring 2 Chainz, and “Like My Shit” featuring FIFTEENAFTER.

A third variant, released on July 17, featured both bonus tracks and an exclusive “Steve Berman” skit. CD and vinyl editions are set for release on Sept. 13 and Oct. 25, respectively.

Taylor Swift’s Resilient Presence

While Eminem’s latest release claims the top spot, Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” which debuted on April 19, holds strong at No. 2 on the UK albums chart.

Swift is currently gearing up for the final five shows of the European leg of her record-breaking Eras tour, set to take place at Wembley Stadium in London from August 15 to 20. These shows will feature rock band Paramore as the opening act.

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