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Eminem’s new album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe De Grâce),” has hit the shelves, and fans are eager to see how it performs. Early projections indicate that the album is on track for a massive first week.
According to HitsDailyDouble, the album is projected to sell between 270,000 and 290,000 units in its opening week. This would mark Eminem’s eleventh number-one album and the largest-selling rap release of the year.
Released on Friday (July 12), “The Death of Slim Shady” marks a potential farewell to Eminem’s iconic alter ego, Slim Shady, who has been a cornerstone of his career since his breakthrough album, “The Slim Shady LP.”
In a pre-release tweet, Eminem urged fans to listen to the album in order, hinting at a conceptual storyline.
“Public service announcement: the “death of slim shady” is a conceptual album, therefore, if you listen to songs out of order they might not make sense. Enjoy.”
The album dives into themes of growth, redemption, and the complexities of fame while maintaining the controversial edge that defined Slim Shady. The veteran rapper takes aim at various figures, including Diddy, Megan Thee Stallion, Ja Rule, Candace Owens, and Kendrick Lamar.
Featuring collaborations with Dr. Dre, Benny Blanco, Big Sean, BabyTron, Skylar Grey, and others, the album has already made a significant impact. It achieved the highest single-day streaming record of 2024 on Spotify with 63 million streams, surpassing Future and Metro Boomin’s previous record.
As the numbers come in, it will be interesting to see if “The Death of Slim Shady” meets or exceeds these expectations.