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Nicki Minaj is back on the Billboard ranks major this week with his new single “Do We Have A Problem?” The tune explodes on a number of major charts, and it even starts at No. 1 on several, proving once again that Minaj is one of the most popular and trusted hitmakers in the music business.
Minaj’s new cut begins its time on the digital song sales chart at No. 1 thanks to 48,000 copies sold. That’s an impressive amount in today’s streaming economy, and with one more leader, it’s once again moving up the list of artists who have conquered the tally the most.
“Do we have a problem?” (which also credited Lil Baby in a co-lead role) is Minaj’s ninth No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart, and it’s one of the most impressive numbers of all time. With nine champions on the list of best-selling titles in the United States under her belt, the rapper is tied with Beyoncé for fourth place all-time among women.
Minaj hit the top of the digital song sales charts in 2011 alongside David Guetta with the dancefloor anthem “Turn Me On.” She then returned to the throne in 2014 along with Jessie J and Ariana Grande. The three women reunited for the must-see “Bang Bang” collaboration, which passed an image in addition to the countdown. It would be four years before she landed another bestseller, as she and BTS pushed “Idol” to peak position in 2018.
Over the past two years or so, Minaj has rapidly increased her career total, more than doubling her No. 1 count on the Digital Song Sales chart. In 2020, it and Doja Cat’s “Say So” not only became the top-selling track in the United States, but also the first Hot 100 leader for both musicians. Shortly after that win, the rapper dominated again alongside 6ix9ine with “Trollz.” His own “Yikes” also reached No. 1, as did his collaboration with Mike Will Made-It and Youngboy Never Broke Again, “What That Speed Bout!?” In 2021, she added another hit, as Minaj, Drake and Lil Wayne’s “Seeing Green” quickly hit No. 1.
Including her nine No. 1 hits, Minaj has now reached the top 10 of the Digital Song Sales Chart with an incredible 43 hits. Looking at the full list, she placed an astounding 125 different tracks on the tally, and that amount will increase again soon.
Taylor Swift continues to lead all artists when it comes to the most champions on the digital song sales chart, as she now holds the tally with 23 tracks. Behind her comes Rihanna, with 14. Looking only at female stars, Katy Perry is next, with 11. Before this week, Minaj was tied with Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, as the three women had landed eight No. 1s, but now the most successful female rapper of all time has surpassed those pop stars, at least for now.
