Nicki Minaj recently kicked off her Pink Friday 2 World Tour in Oakland after a hiatus from touring, drawing in eager fans who were excited to see the superstar back on stage. The tour has been met with enthusiasm as Minaj performs to large crowds across America.
Simultaneously, Minaj's latest album, Pink Friday 2, has seen a resurgence in popularity. The album has made significant gains on four Billboard charts this week, showcasing the continued support from her dedicated fan base.
On the Billboard 200 chart, Pink Friday 2 has climbed to No. 26, up from its previous position at No. 40. In the past tracking week, the album garnered 21,807 equivalent units in the U.S., marking a more than 13% increase from the previous frame. Of these units, nearly 2,000 were pure purchases.
Furthermore, Pink Friday 2 has experienced a surge in streaming numbers, reaching No. 29 on Billboard's Top Streaming Albums chart, up from No. 33. The album initially debuted at No. 1 on this chart, reflecting its strong streaming performance.
Minaj's album has also excelled on Billboard's rap and hip-hop-focused charts, re-entering the top 10 on both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums lists. Pink Friday 2 currently holds the No. 9 position on the former and No. 7 on the latter.
While the excitement surrounding Minaj's tour has contributed to the album's recent success, it remains to be seen whether these gains will be sustained in the face of competition from other hip-hop artists on the charts. Despite potential fluctuations, Pink Friday 2 is expected to continue performing well in the weeks and months ahead.
