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Nicki Minaj has done it again with her latest hit song “Princess Diana.” The single debuts at No. 1 on this week’s Digital Song Sales chart, making it her fourteenth leader on the chart. The song’s immediate success can be attributed to its healthy sales sum, which is one of the highest of 2023.
And with one more champion to her credit, the rapper has matched one of the biggest musical stars of all time.
Minaj is now on the same level as Rihanna, who has also secured 14 No. 1s on the same chart. Before this week, Minaj was tied with Justin Bieber for the third-most ruling hits in the history of the Digital Song Sales chart. However, she has now passed the Canadian pop superstar, at least for the moment.
Country and pop superstar Taylor Swift still holds the top spot among all acts with 25 No. 1 hits on the Digital Song Sales chart. She regularly adds to this sum, maintaining her dominance on the chart, so it’s unlikely than anyone gives her a real run for her title anytime soon.
“Princess Diana” is a remix of Ice Spice’s solo cut, with both women now credited on the track. This remix earns Spice her first No. 1 hit on the purchase-only tally. The track debuts at No.1 on the Digital Song Sales chart with around 76,000 copies sold in its first frame of availability, according to Luminate.
That sales sum is nearly seven times the size as the runner-up, Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night.” It’s clear that Nicki Minaj’s fans eagerly await her releases and are willing to purchase her music in large numbers, ensuring her continued success on the charts, while others in her space rely more heavily on streams for their Billboard wins.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/04/27/nicki-minaj-ties-rihanna-for-the-second-most-no-1-bestselling-hits-of-all-time/