Pink Friday sold 375,000 units in its first week of release.
Nicki Minaj's debut studio album, Pink Friday, made a significant impact upon its release. The album premiered at number two on the prestigious US Billboard 200 chart.
Commercial Performance Highlights
The initial sales performance of Pink Friday was notable within the music industry, particularly for a female hip-hop artist.
- First-Week Sales: The album achieved sales of 375,000 copies in its debut week.
- Chart Debut: It successfully debuted at the number two position on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- Historical Context: This first-week sales figure represented the second-highest sales week ever for a female hip-hop artist at the time. The only album to surpass it was Lauryn Hill's critically acclaimed The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, released in 1998.
Table: Pink Friday First-Week Sales Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Units Sold | 375,000 (first week) |
| Chart Debut | No. 2 on US Billboard 200 |
| Historical Rank | Second-highest first-week sales for female hip-hop artist |
| Preceded By | Lauryn Hill's The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) |
For further information on the album, you can explore its detailed history on platforms like Wikipedia.
