Kylie W
Eminem is one of the most successful and influential hip-hop artists of all time. His career has spanned over two decades and he has sold over 220 million records worldwide. Eminem has achieved a number of impressive records, including some Guinness World Records.
The first record Eminem held was for the most consecutive albums to debut at number one in the US. This record was achieved with his 11th studio album, Kamikaze, which debuted at number one in 2018. This record was previously held by the Beatles, who had 10 consecutive albums debut at number one.
Eminem also holds the record for the best-selling album of hip-hop in the first week of the UK chart release. This record was achieved with his 2002 album, The Eminem Show. The album sold over 360,000 copies in its first week, making it the highest-selling hip-hop album in the UK at the time.
In 2006, Eminem also achieved the record for the most entries jumped on the US Hot 100 chart. This record was achieved with his single, “Smack That”, which jumped from number 71 to number one on the chart. This record was previously held by the Black Eyed Peas, who had nine entries jumped on the chart.
Eminem also holds the record for the most successful rap artist in the UK. This record was achieved with his 2005 album, Encore, which sold over 1.2 million copies in the UK. This record was previously held by 50 Cent, who had sold over 1 million copies of his 2003 album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
Eminem has also achieved a number of other records, including the most digital downloads of a single in the US (“Love the Way You Lie”), the most digital downloads of an album in the US (The Eminem Show), and the most weeks at number one on the US Hot 100 chart (“Lose Yourself”).
Eminem’s impressive list of records is a testament to his influence and success in the music industry. He has achieved a number of impressive records, including some Guinness World Records, and is one of the most successful and influential hip-hop artists of all time.
