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Black America Web
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Top 15 Best-Selling Hip-Hop's Vinyl
Top 15 Best-Selling Hip-Hop's Vinyl As digital streams dominate the charts and playlists shape our daily soundtracks, vinyl has made a powerful return—proving that some experiences just hit different when they spin on a turntable. For hip-hop and rap fans, this resurgence has created a renewed appreciation for the album as an art form. From carefully designed cover art to track sequencing that tells a story, these records remind us of a time when pressing 'play' meant dropping the needle. The best-selling rap albums on vinyl reflect more than just commercial success—they're cultural landmarks. These bodies of work have defined eras, shaped styles, and sparked conversations that stretch far beyond the booth. Whether it's a double LP that changed the direction of East Coast lyricism or a genre-bending release that shattered the mold of what rap could be, these albums have stood the test of time. Many of the top-selling records also saw a second life thanks to reissues, anniversary pressings, and collector's editions that have become must-haves for crate diggers and casual fans alike. As we honor National Vinyl Day, we're highlighting the 15 best-selling rap albums that continue to move units and move culture. RELATED: J. Cole Is Dropping the 10th Anniversary of 2014 Forest Hills Drive Special Edition with 8 Unreleased Tracks Top 15 Best-Selling Hip-Hop's Vinyl was originally published on 1. The Eminem Show – Eminem U.S. sales: ~27 million units (Diamond RIAA) 2. The Marshall Mathers LP – Eminem Worldwide sales: ~25 million copies; U.S. Diamond (12× Platinum) certification 3. All Eyez on Me – 2Pac Certified Diamond (double album counts as two units); U.S. shipments over 5.8 million 4. Speakerboxxx / The Love Below – OutKast RIAA: 13× Platinum (~13 million units) in the U.S.; certified highest‑selling rap album ever 5. Get Rich or Die Tryin' – 50 Cent U.S. sales: ~9 million (RIAA); ~13 million worldwide 6. Life After Death – The Notorious B.I.G. 11 million units (RIAA Diamond) in the U.S. 7. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – Lauryn Hill U.S. Diamond-certified; over 20 million units worldwide 8. Recovery – Eminem Worldwide: ~20 million units sold; U.S. triple‑platinum (approx. 4.5 million) 9. Encore / 8 Mile – Eminem Each with sales around ~20 million equivalent album units globally 10. Graduation – Kanye West Part of Kanye's ~120 million total career EAS 11. The Blueprint – Jay‑Z Contributes to Jay‑Z's ~101.5 million EAS crown 12. Tha Carter III – Lil Wayne Part of Lil Wayne's ~64.2 million EAS total 13. Views – Drake Under Drake's ~169.4 million total equivalent album sales 14. Astroworld – Travis Scott In Travis's ~65.9 million EAS career total (though not singled out, it's among his top sellers)
Daily Record
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lewis Capaldi reveals hilarious way he makes himself fall asleep at night
Lewis Capaldi has revealed his sleeping routine and the one bizarre thing that always sends him into a 'delightful' slumber. Lewis Capaldi has revealed his highly unconventional method of getting to sleep and it's with the help of one legendary US rapper. Speaking to Apple Music ahead of the launch of their new curated playlist series, Music That Soothes Me, the beloved Scots singer said he opts to listen to some old school rap by one particular music legend when his head touches the pillow at night. That artist is Eminem, known for his very fast paced rhymes and X-rated lyrics. The Someone You Loved singer explained: 'If I'm going to fall asleep, especially on a plane, I put on Eminem because I feel like it really puts me at ease. 'I listen to a lot of the older stuff like The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show – for some reason it lulls me into a delightful little sleep. Or I'll put on some of my own demos which also really knock me out.' Lewis, who recently made his comeback to the limelight, has opened up about his first time returning to the stage as he admitted that he thought he would never perform again, The Sun reports. The 28-year-old says he is no longer taking antidepressant Sertraline after successfully defeating his demons and getting his mental health back in check. However, Lewis said he has also learned to accept that he will always have some degree of anxiety. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The singer said: 'I am doing much better. I'm not on antidepressants any more.' Referencing his new No1 single Survive, Lewis recently told fans during a live stream: 'It was f***ing hard to get off it. "You could say I've survived getting off Sertraline but let's not get into that. This is happy stuff. I'm trying to share less.' The Hold Me While You Wait singer made his return to music last month on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage as the festival's surprise act. Lewis had previously stepped back from singing, cancelling all performances and taking a two year break, after his Glastonbury performance in 2023 saw him struggle so badly with his Tourette's and anxiety that the crowds had to finish his songs for him. Reflecting on his meltdown on stage in 2023 on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Lewis said: "The first time did not go well. I had what the children would refer to as a bit of a menty B. A bit of a mental breakdown on stage. Nothing too serious. "I have Tourettes so I used to tic quite a lot and I still do but I used to do this thing with my shoulder and it became really uncontrollable and I had a panic attack on stage at Glastonbury and I couldn't finish the song. "It happened a couple of times at shows and stuff but I think because this one was so publicised and had so many eyes on it, it really made me think I need to go and get this sorted, I can't keep doing this to myself." However, Lewis is now back with a bang. With a UK and worldwide tour on the way this year and a brand new No.1 single, Capaldi said that his iconic Glastonbury return was "probably the best day of my life."
Metro
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Lewis Capaldi reveals why he had to leak his surprise Glastonbury 2025 set
Lewis Capaldi has opened up about his Glastonbury 2025 set, admitting his performance made his drummer cry, and he had to leak his surprise set. In June 2025, the 28-year-old performed a 35-minute-long set on the main stage at the festival, stunning fans with his vocal performance two years after he was forced to leave the same stage because of his tourettes. The singer has spoken about the stress surrounding his return to the stage, admitting that he leaked his upcoming performance for fear that no one would show. 'I'm not great at keeping secrets. I wanted it to be a surprise, but we had to start leaking it out a couple of weeks before because it would have been strange to come out to an empty field. 'By that weekend, it was the worst-kept secret. It was genuinely the best day of my life, I loved every moment of it. 'Almost immediately, I was overcome with emotion, and I started to well up, so I was like, 'get it together', but then I turned around and looked at my drummer, and he was in floods of tears. 'It was weird, I knew it was going to be fine this time around. I had nerves and butterflies, but it wasn't the same as 2023 when I was so stressed, and I knew something bad was going to happen. It was spectacular,' he said on Apple Music's Music That Soothes Me series of curated playlists. The singer said in the same discussion that he had opted for more 'wholesome' pursuits and less and less fings himself hanging out with friends in pubs. He also spoke about being in therapy and listening to music and green noise to help himself sleep, admitting he also feels soothed by Eminem's music. 'If I'm going to fall asleep, especially on a plane, I put on Eminem because I feel like it really puts me at ease. 'I listen to a lot of the older stuff like The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show – for some reason it lulls me into a delightful little sleep. 'Or I'll put on some of my own demos which also really knock me out.' In 2023, the singer had to leave the Pyramid Stage after his tourettes prevented him from performing. The on-stage attack prompted him to take a prolonged hiatus from music. Appearing on This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Capaldi reflected on how dark things had become before that 2023 performance, revealing that he had suffered an even more severe episode just weeks earlier. 'A few weeks prior to that show we were playing in Chicago, and I had a very similar episode—probably even worse,' he said. More Trending 'I couldn't come back and finish a song. I was backstage convulsing and having this crazy panic attack. Way worse than what happened at Glastonbury.' He then reflected that his Glastonbury breakdown was probably 'important' for his health long term. 'At Glastonbury, when I came off stage, it was weird. I had this feeling of 'Everything's alright now. I can actually go and get help and fix myself for the next two years.' 'In a weird way, it's probably the best thing that's ever happened to me.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: This might be the first Glastonbury 2027 performer as rocker teases plans MORE: Police drop Glastonbury investigation into Kneecap's performance MORE: Bob Vylan singer slams Damon Albarn as 'out of touch' after Glastonbury criticism
Perth Now
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Eminem's music helps me to sleep, says Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi listens to Eminem's music to help him sleep. The 28-year-old singer has revealed that he enjoys listening to the chart-topping rap star before he sleeps on a flight. Lewis told Apple Music: "If I'm going to fall asleep, especially on a plane, I put on Eminem because I feel like it really puts me at ease." Lewis finds Eminem's music and his own demos to be really soothing. He said: "I listen to a lot of the older stuff like The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show – for some reason it lulls me into a delightful little sleep. "Or I'll put on some of my own demos which also really knock me out." Meanwhile, Lewis recently revealed that he'll "always be an anxious person". The singer has stopped using anti-depressants and is now feeling the "best [he's] felt in a long time" - but Lewis is convinced that he'll always struggle with anxiety. The Someone You Loved hitmaker said on a livestream: "I'm not on antidepressants anymore. "It was f****** hard to get off it. You could say I survived getting off Sertraline but let's not get into that. "This is happy stuff, I'm trying to share less." Lewis admits that therapy has transformed his life. The pop star said: "I've felt the best I've felt in a long time through therapy. "I think I will always be an anxious person, accepting that's always going to be there for me is a big thing. It's about how I respond to anxiety." Lewis recently acknowledged that therapy has played a "massive part" in his musical comeback. The singer performed on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury, two years after he was forced to end his set early amid his struggles with Tourette syndrome, and Lewis conceded that therapy has changed his life. In a video chat with BetterHelp, he explained: "Therapy is the reason why I am able to be a musician again. I don't think I'll ever stop going to therapy after the impact it's had on my life over the past two years."
Scottish Sun
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Lewis Capaldi reveals bizarre way he gets himself to sleep at night
LUL-LEW-BIES Lewis Capaldi reveals bizarre way he gets himself to sleep at night Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Lewis Capaldi has revealed the novel way he sends himself off to sleep – by listening to Eminem. Speaking to Apple Music to launch their new curated playlist series, Music That Soothes Me, the Scottish singer said he opts for old school rap. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 12 Lewis Capaldi has revealed the novel way he sends himself off to sleep Credit: Getty 12 Lewis says Eminem's early albums help him drift off – even on a plane Credit: Getty Lew explained: 'If I'm going to fall asleep, especially on a plane, I put on Eminem because I feel like it really puts me at ease. 'I listen to a lot of the older stuff like The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show – for some reason it lulls me into a delightful little sleep. 'Or I'll put on some of my own demos which also really knock me out.' Time's up, Mariah 12 Mariah Carey's anti-ageing technique is refusing to acknowledge that time even exists Credit: Harper's Bazaar UK/Alexi Lubomirski 12 Speaking to Harper's Bazaar UK, Mariah said embracing her reputation is just part of the job Credit: Harper's Bazaar UK/Alexi Lubomirski From fish sperm facials to tummy tucks, celebrities will try all sorts in the pursuit of looking young. But Mariah Carey has a novel anti-ageing technique – refusing to acknowledge that time even exists. The diva, who has previously said she doesn't celebrate her birthday and instead refers to it as her 'anniversary', said of ageing: 'I don't know time. "I don't know numbers. I do not acknowledge time – I have a new song that starts with that line…' That may well be the case, but given she is now 56 – even though she may claim otherwise – I'm sure there must be something else going on because she looks half that age. The superstar will headline Brighton Pride on Saturday and is gearing up to release Here For It All, her first album since 2018, in September. And she is fully leaning into her diva persona. Speaking about embracing her reputation in an interview in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar UK on sale from July 31, she said: 'It's part of my job. Lewis Capaldi reveals he reached 20st & is on anti-psychotic medication after Glastonbury breakdown 'What's the point of a disguise? Just get up, get dressed, go out. If I don't want to be seen, I'll stay home.' Never change, Mimi. 12 Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt stepped out together at The Pickup premiere after revealing they're expecting Credit: The Mega Agency Pete Davidson made his first appearance with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt since she announced her pregnancy. The happy couple posed at the premiere of his new movie The Pickup in Los Angeles on Sunday. The comedian, who has famously dated a string of glamorous women including Kate Beckinsale, only went official with the actress in March. But he's over the moon about becoming a dad – having lost his own father in the 9/11 terrorist attacks when he was just seven. He said: 'I'm very lucky and very, very happy. Just being able to take care of something and show it the childhood I didn't have. "I assume you just try to give them what you didn't have, and what you didn't like, not do it.' Kylie's got some check 12 Kylie Jenner spent £1,606 on a Miu Miu dress to celebrate her nan MJ's 91st birthday Credit: BackGrid Kylie Jenner splashed the cash on this Miu Miu houndstooth dress, forking out £1,606 on the outfit for her nan MJ's 91st birthday. The reality TV star turned beauty empire tycoon flew back from St Tropez, France to Los Angeles for the party at The Ivy with her half sisters Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian. Kylie was spotted hanging out at the cool Shellona Beach Club at the swanky French Riviera resort, earlier this month with her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet. Rita Ora was also spotted partying there a week later. I had a quick check of the prices and with a £500 minimum spend to go there, I don't think I'll be joining them any time soon… Leona's Vegas nights 12 Leona Lewis kicks off early celebrations for 20 years since X Factor win with her first Las Vegas residency at The Venetian Credit: Getty Next year will mark two decades since Leona Lewis won X Factor and the celebrations have started early, as she has landed her first Las Vegas residency. The Bleeding Love singer will headline Voltaire at The Venetian – the venue that opened in 2023 when Kylie Minogue had her own debut residency there. The show, called A Starry Night, is billed as a Christmas spectacular and will run for 33 dates from November 1 to January 3. Announcing it on Instagram, Leona, inset, who received an OBE this month for her services to music, wrote: 'A dream, years in the making. Coming to life in Vegas this November! "I am so excited to officially announce my residency at Voltaire at @venetianvegas. 'Can't wait to share this new chapter with you. Tickets on sale August 1. Meet me under the stars, Leona x.' Sophie's a Marvel 12 Sophie Ellis-Bextor at the Formula E championship season finale Credit: Supplied 12 Former Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu also got to experience the thrill of the race Credit: Supplied 12 A host of celebs were spotted enjoying the racing over the weekend, including DJ Sigala Credit: LAT Images for Formula E Sophie Ellis-Bextor looked like she had an electrifying time at the Formula E championship season finale. The Murder On The Dancefloor singer performed at the Marvel Fantastic Four London ePrix – and got to zoom around the track in an electric car. Sophie strapped on a helmet and got stuck into the action at the ExCel, being whizzed about by an experienced driver. Former Love Island stars Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Luca Bish also got to experience the thrill when they attended on Saturday. A host of celebs were spotted enjoying the racing over the weekend, with DJ Sigala and The Vamps singer Bradley Simpson also there. Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond watched on with daughter Izzy. I'm sure he would approve of the brilliant driving. We have still got Abba to thank for the music this August, as the sell-out London attraction has lined up some new DJ sets for their Abba Voyage shows. Over the next month, DJs will appear before every Friday and Saturday show at no extra cost, allowing fans to make a full day of the event. KC Leigh, Sassy B, Laya Masetty and Izzy Trixx will be on rotation across the upcoming days over 90 minutes before the main show starts. If you want to Take A Chance On going, tickets are available at Jade: I'm always afraid 12 Jade Thirlwall reveals she's tried hypnotism to tackle her nerves Credit: Shutterstock Editorial When she smashes every performance, it's hard to imagine Jade isn't oozing confidence. But the Angel Of My Dreams singer admits she finds it so terrifying she has even had hypnotism in a bid to calm her nerves. On Friday the former Little Mix star did a show with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, available on BBC Sounds, and reflected on how she copes. She wrote on Instagram: 'I have terrible stage nerves before every show – ever since I was a little girl, and over the years that would get the better of me, be it running off stage crying, to 'freezing' or my voice going. 'I've tried hypnotherapy, other therapies and have my little coping mechanisms.' Jade, who plays All Points East in London next month, added: 'But I'm immensely proud that whenever my fight or flight kicks in I overcome that inner saboteur and imposter syndrome.' Flo Rida is returning to the UK for his first headline show here since 2009. The US rapper, who has five UK No1s including Club Can't Handle Me and Good Feeling, will play the OVO Arena Wembley in London on October 14, with tickets on sale this Friday at 10am. Sigrid gets the Ed-s up 12 Sigrid joined Ed Sheeran on stage in her hometown after wrapping her Latitudel set Credit: Getty Sigrid got a lift from Ed Sheeran when he invited her to play in her hometown of Oslo. The singer, who recently returned with new single Jellyfish, had just finished her slot at Latitude Festival in Suffolk when she flew back to Norway to join Ed. The pair performed her breakout hit Don't Kill My Vibe to 25,000 fans and Ed, right, shared snaps from their performance on Instagram. Ed said: 'So fun rocking Oslo tonight with Sigrid – hometown hero. She's one of the coolest. 'Really appreciate her flying over for this show. [It] felt only right to have her come and sing this for everyone. 'I've loved her music for years but now I know she's as cool as I thought she was, if not cooler.' S Club singer Hannah Spearritt was reaching for a plane ticket, not the stars, when she quit Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins on the first day. The pop star will be seen walking off the show after only a few hours in the Costa Rican jungle, when it airs in October. Fellow contestant Patsy Kensit was forced to quit when medics realised she'd broken her shoulder training for the show. I hope the rest are made of sterner stuff, or else those Channel 4 bigwigs are going to have a pretty lean series on their hands. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
