Nicki Minaj’s highly anticipated expanded edition of her latest album, *Pink Friday 2*, did not arrive on its initially scheduled date of Friday, September 13. Despite this delay, the album is making a significant impact. The album has seen a remarkable resurgence on the Billboard charts, thanks to a dramatic increase in pure album purchases leading up to its expected release date.

In the most recent tracking week, Luminate reports that *Pink Friday 2* sold nearly 3,200 copies in the U.S., a substantial increase from the 300-plus copies sold in the previous week. This represents an astounding 875% rise in pure album purchases within just one week. The surge in sales occurred just before the anticipated re-release, indicating that fans were highly eager to purchase the album even before its official availability.

This boost in sales has enabled *Pink Friday 2* to reappear on three Billboard charts. Notably, it reclaims a position on the Top Album Sales chart, landing at No. 26 for its ninth appearance on the list. The significant increase in purchases highlights the strong demand for Nicki Minaj’s latest work and underscores the continued enthusiasm and support from her fan base.
Nicki Minaj’s highly anticipated expanded edition of her latest album, *Pink Friday 2*, did not arrive on its initially scheduled date of Friday, September 13. Despite this delay, the album is making a significant impact. The album has seen a remarkable resurgence on the Billboard charts, thanks to a dramatic increase in pure album purchases leading up to its expected release date.
In the most recent tracking week, Luminate reports that *Pink Friday 2* sold nearly 3,200 copies in the U.S., a substantial increase from the 300-plus copies sold in the previous week. This represents an astounding 875% rise in pure album purchases within just one week. The surge in sales occurred just before the anticipated re-release, indicating that fans were highly eager to purchase the album even before its official availability.
This boost in sales has enabled *Pink Friday 2* to reappear on three Billboard charts. Notably, it reclaims a position on the Top Album Sales chart, landing at No. 26 for its ninth appearance on the list. The significant increase in purchases highlights the strong demand for Nicki Minaj’s latest work and underscores the continued enthusiasm and support from her fan base.