Eminem Makes History With BRIT Billion Award for 7 Billion UK Streams Amid 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)' Album Success

Eminem is being honored with the BRIT Billion Award for reaching the remarkable milestone of seven billion streams in the U.K. for his music.

The Official Charts Company calculated the number and commemorated his incredible impact on the music industry.

Eminem made history as one of only 40 artists to receive the BRIT Billion Award, which is given to musicians who have surpassed one billion career streams in the U.K.

Known for being a standout figure in rap music, the "Cleaning Out My Closet" rapper has left an indelible mark, joining the ranks of esteemed artists and bands such as Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, the Rolling Stones, ABBA, Queen, and many more.

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known as Eminem, also achieved a significant milestone on the U.K. charts by securing the highest number of consecutive No. 1 albums. His previous 10 studio albums all claimed the top spot on the Official Albums Chart. His latest album, "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)," recently became his 11th No. 1 album on the chart.

The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) honored the rapper with this notable accolade. This organization is the authoritative voice for the U.K.'s famous record labels and music enterprises.

Aside from amassing an impressive career total of seven billion U.K. streams, the 51-year-old icon also has more than 60 songs with BRIT certification, including 15 certified multi-platinum.

His three most popular songs, "Without Me," "Lose Yourself," and "Love The Way You Lie" with Rihanna, have garnered 770 million streams in the U.K.

Eminem's BRIT Billion Award comes after the release his much-anticipated album "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)."

Recently, Eminem's latest album hit the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, knocking Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" off its perch for the first time since its release in April.

This marked Eminem's 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, tying him with Kanye West, Barbra Streisand, and Bruce Springsteen for the most No. 1 albums.

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