This achievement places 'The Real Slim Shady' rapper as the seventh most-streamed artist overall, joining an exclusive group that includes Drizzy, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny.
- Aug 9, 2024
AceShowbiz - Eminem becomes the first pre-streaming era artist and only the second rapper after Drake to achieve this milestone. Eminem has reached an impressive streaming milestone on Spotify, amassing over 50 billion streams on the platform. This achievement places him as the seventh most-streamed artist overall, joining an exclusive group that includes Drake, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny.
Eminem's recent album, "The Death of Slim Shady", has been a major factor in his streaming success. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and has generated over 700 million streams on Spotify alone.
In terms of overall album sales, Eminem remains unmatched as the best-selling artist in hip-hop history. With over 220 million units sold since his debut in 1996, he ranks among the likes of Whitney Houston and the Rolling Stones.
Eminem's long-standing success has caught the attention of industry peers, including Drake. Despite predicting Drake's decline in his 2020 song "Zeus", Eminem has expressed respect for the Toronto rapper's accomplishments during a 2019 interview with Sway.
The streaming game may be dominated by Drake with his staggering 101 billion streams, but Eminem's longevity and album sales prowess demonstrate his enduring status in the industry. With his unwavering dominance, he remains a formidable force in both streaming and physical sales.