Forbes: nobody can sell Hip-Hop singles like Nicki Minaj

[Style.]

While the majority of rap stars rely heavily on streaming numbers to bolster their popularity, Minaj is one of the few artists in her chosen genre who can reliably count on selling music. Her ability to sell songs sets her apart from her peers in hip-hop in a major way.

 

Minaj has an impressive sales track record, currently boasting 15 No. 1 hits on the Digital Song Sales chart—an influential weekly ranking of the bestselling tunes in the U.S., published by Billboard. She claims the second-most chart-toppers of all time, trailing only behind Taylor Swift. Notably, the list of artists who have reached the pinnacle of this chart predominantly is mostly made up of pop stars and a few bands, with limited representation from hip-hop powerhouses.
 

In the hip-hop landscape, the biggest names often dominate the Billboard charts primarily due to extraordinary streaming figures. Artists such as Drake, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, and Kanye West consistently shatter streaming records. However, when it comes to selling music, Minaj stands head and shoulders above her peers.

 

Achieving such sales success is no easy feat. Minaj has managed to cultivate a fan base that not only supports her but also demonstrates their loyalty by opening their wallets. This level of devotion is the dream of every artist, but only a select few can attain it. 

Nicki Minaj - Digital Song Sales chart - #1s

Bang Bang (pop)

Turn Me On (pop)

Say So (pop rap)

Super Freaky Girl (pop rap)

Red Ruby Da Sleaze (rap)

Do We Have a Problem? (rap)

Pound Town 2 (rap)

Trollz (rap)

Princess Diana (rap)

Seeing Green (rap)

Blick Blick! (rap)

We Go Up (rap)

Yikes (rap)

What That Speed Bout!? (rap)

IDOL (pop)

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[Style.]

9 minutes ago, PlatinumB said:

 

 

We love a RAPPER 

 

[PlatinumB]

1 minute ago, Style. In Moscow said:

We love a RAPPER 

 

Love a good RAPPER! She's on another level compared to her current peers in Rap! It's almost embarrassing.

 

[Style.]

11 minutes ago, PlatinumB said:

Love a good RAPPER! She's on another level compared to her current peers in Rap! It's almost embarrassing.

 

I agree and I think she released the best hip hop song of the year with Red Ruby! The bars are immaculate!

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43 minutes ago, Style. In Moscow said:

I agree and I think she released the best hip hop song of the year with Red Ruby! The bars are immaculate!

I agree also! The only one I would say is comparable in skill is Azealia Banks 

Edited June 21, 2023 by PlatinumB