This week, the Billboard 200 saw a significant shakeup as Eminem tops Taylor Swift after 12 weeks. Eminem’s new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), debuted at No. 1, dethroning Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department. Eminem’s album, his 11th consecutive chart-topping release, reflects his ongoing success and ability to capture audience attention with his concept-driven music. Other notable entries include South Korean boy band Enhypen’s Romance: Untold at No. 2, marking their highest Billboard 200 position to date.
New Entries and Rising Stars on the Hot 100
According to NPR, The Hot 100 saw Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” reclaim the No. 1 spot, reinforcing its potential as the song of the summer. Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” which had recently climbed back to No. 1, dropped to No. 3. The top five was rounded out by Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby,” and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.” The chart remains competitive. established hits are holding strong. Eminem’s “Houdini” made a notable leap back into the Top 10.
New Albums Enter the Top 10
This week, three new albums joined the Billboard 200’s Top 10, each marking significant milestones for the artists. Enhypen’s Romance: Untold secured the No. 2 spot, their highest position yet. Clairo’s Charm debuted at No. 8, surpassing the success of her previous album Sling. Country singer Megan Moroney also made her first Top 10 appearance. Am I Okay? is at No. 9. This is showing a rapid rise from her debut last year. These entries reflect the diverse and evolving landscape of popular music.
Shifts Among Chart Regulars
As new albums entered the Top 10, several familiar names slid to make room. Zach Bryan’s The Great American Bar Scene fell from No. 2 to No. 3. Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department dropped from No. 1 to No. 4. Other albums, including Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft, also experienced slight declines. Despite the shifts, these albums continue to perform strongly, demonstrating their enduring popularity among listeners.
