Eminem's Latest Album Displaces Taylor Swift from No. 1 Position After 12 Weeks

Eminem has made a significant impact on the music charts with the release of his latest album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),” which has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. This achievement marks a notable shift in the rankings, as it unseats Taylor Swift’s album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which had dominated the charts for an impressive 12 weeks. Swift's album had previously set a record for the largest streaming week in history, amassing 891.34 million streams in its first week. Taylor Swift's “The Tortured Poets Department” debuted at No. 1 in April and maintained its position for three months, making her the only female artist to achieve such a feat. This accomplishment surpassed the previous record held by Whitney Houston’s 1987 album, “Whitney,” which spent 11 weeks at the top. Swift's album also tied with Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing at a Time,” which similarly debuted at No. 1 and held the position for 12 consecutive weeks. In the context of chart history, the only album to surpass these records is Stevie Wonder’s iconic 1976 release, “Songs in the Key of Life,” which spent 13 weeks at No. 1 after debuting in the top spot and ultimately held the position for a total of 14 weeks. The competition among these artists highlights the dynamic nature of the music industry and the ever-evolving landscape of popular music.