Nicki Minaj’s hit single “FTCU” featuring Travis Scott, Chris Brown, and Sexyy Red is climbing up the Billboard charts, boosted by a new remix. The success of the single has also led to an increase in popularity of Minaj’s album, Pink Friday 2, which is also rising on the charts.
According to Luminate, consumption of Pink Friday 2 grew by nearly 40% in the past tracking week, with the album moving 19,278 equivalent units, primarily driven by streaming activity. The album was released in December 2023 and has seen a resurgence in sales and streams recently.
The surge in consumption has propelled Pink Friday 2 up the Billboard 200 chart, jumping from No. 76 to No. 38 in its twentieth week. The album has also seen improvements on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts, moving from No. 30 to No. 13 and reentering the top 10 at No. 10, respectively.
In addition, Pink Friday 2 has returned to the Top Streaming Albums chart, landing at No. 41 after previously being ranked as one of the most-streamed titles in America. The success of “FTCU” is contributing to the album’s overall growth in popularity, with the single rising on multiple Billboard charts simultaneously.
The combination of “FTCU” climbing the charts and the increase in sales and streams of Pink Friday 2 has resulted in the album’s return to four Billboard charts this week. The song’s success has played a significant role in boosting the album’s overall performance and visibility in the music industry.
Overall, Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, thanks in part to the success of her single “FTCU” and its remix featuring Travis Scott, Chris Brown, and Sexyy Red. The album’s impressive growth in consumption and rise on multiple Billboard charts are a testament to Minaj’s continued success in the music industry.
