Eminem has reached a historic milestone with his greatest hits compilation album, Curtain Call: The Hits, becoming the first hip-hop album to spend 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. This achievement was reported by Billboard, emphasizing the album's significant impact on the hip-hop genre. Currently, Curtain Call is ranked at No. 198 on the latest Billboard 200, having earned 8,000 equivalent album units in the week spanning August 30 to September 5.
This landmark feat makes Curtain Call the sixth album overall to hit this impressive milestone, joining the ranks of legendary albums from artists such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, Metallica, Journey, Bob Marley, and Pink Floyd. Previously, the closest hip-hop albums to approach such extensive chart longevity include Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d city, which spent 619 weeks, and Drake’s Take Care, at 601 weeks.
In addition to this milestone, Eminem announced the upcoming release of an extended edition of his latest project, The Death of Slim Shady: Mourner's Edition, set for September 13. The announcement was made via a promotional clip featuring Eminem and producer The Alchemist, generating excitement among fans for more upcoming content from the artist.
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