The 34-year-old lost out on a lucky 13th week atop the music charts as Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) debuted at No. 1 on the latest Billboard 200 list.
The Tortured Poets Department, which is Taylor’s 11th studio album, enjoyed a three-month-long reign after its debut in April.
The record successfully fended off threats from Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and more of today’s hottest artists.
The Karma singer’s extended residence at the top of the charts did ruffle a few feathers, though, as some fans accused Taylor of sabotaging other new releases by dropping limited-edition variants for fans to buy that week.
This was notably the case when Billie’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT debuted in May, and social media was rife with rumors of a feud between the two artists after the 22-year-old said that three-hour concerts – like Taylor’s The Eras Tour – were “psychotic.”
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ by Taylor Swift leaves the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the first time since release, charting at #4 this week.
It spent 12 consecutive weeks at #1. pic.twitter.com/dSOy6SQQKA
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 21, 2024
Eminem ends Taylor Swift’s reign on the Billboard 200
“I also wanted to say to everyone who’s supported The Tortured Poets Department, I am completely blown away by what you’ve done,” Taylor wrote in a post recapping her three shows in Gelsenkirchen.
“It stayed at #1 for the first 12 weeks of its release and that’s never happened to an album of mine before, not even close!! You’re just the greatest.”
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