Slim Shady is not that dead and is making waves in the music industry. In 2024, “The Death of Slim Shady” has become a standout in one key category — album sales. While digital streaming has dominated the charts in recent years, there is something special about fans actually buying full albums, and when it comes to that, Slim Shady reigns supreme.
With over 160,000 pure albums sold, “The Death of Slim Shady” has sold more physical and digital albums than any other rap release this year. Eminem’s classic storytelling and lyrical genius have topped heavy hitters like Drake, Future, and Travis Scott in the traditional album-buying department. If you needed any proof that Eminem’s fan base is as loyal as ever, look no further.
When we look at overall sales, which factor in streams and downloads, Eminem’s album doesn’t take the top spot but still claims an impressive Top 5 spot. Let’s check out how things stack up according to HitsDailyDouble estimations.
Best Selling Rap Albums of 2024 (US) by total units (Albums, Songs, and Streams)
1. Future & Metro Boomin – “We Don’t Trust You” – 1,387,482 (18,806 albums)
2. Drake – “For All the Dogs” – 1,167,216 (1,425 albums)
3. Travis Scott – “UTOPIA” – 995,543 (13,404 albums)
4. 21 Savage – “American Dream” – 951,167 (18,806 albums)
5. Eminem – “The Death of Slim Shady” – 772,470 (160,745 albums)
6. Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign – “Vultures 1” – 760,999 (60,120 albums)
7. Eminem – “Curtain Call” – 732,962 (24,227 albums)
8. Kendrick Lamar – “DAMN.” – 722,346 (62,744 albums)
9. Kendrick Lamar – “good kid, m.A.A.d city” – 685,416 (83,154 albums)
10. Drake – “Take Care” – 666,974 (63,421 albums)
While Future and Metro Boomin lead the overall sales list with “We Don’t Trust You”, Eminem’s strong showing in album sales proves that his fan base loves to own a piece of the Slim Shady legacy. And with “Curtain Call” still holding firm in 2024, Eminem’s music continues to have a lasting impact across generations.
So, if you’ve got “The Death of Slim Shady” on repeat, you are not alone — 160,000 people agree that it is an album worth owning.
