Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pills N Potions’ Blasts Into iTunes Top Ten

Published: Thursday 22nd May 2014 by David

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Has Nicki Minaj found her latest hit in new single ‘Pills N Potions’?

Well, if iTunes USA‘s Top Ten is anything to go by, the answer is yes…yes she has!

Details on her latest chart win below!

Without the benefit of a supporting video or live performance, ‘Potions’ casts a Rap spell on iTunes Top Ten today, gliding past the Top Twenty to land neatly at #9.

Now eight spots away from the #1 spot, ‘Potions’ Top Ten arrival comes as her 2010 effort ‘Super Bass‘ re-enters iTunes UK to claim the #88 spot, while sales of her 2012 single ‘Beez in the Trap’ makes silent moves towards the 1 million US units sold milestone, after earning a Gold certification for sales of 500,000 units.

As an act who’s never had any trouble selling singles and albums, let’s hope Camp Minaj play their promotional cards right and spawn an era which sees her fare just as well on the ‘Hot 100’ as she’s always done on the ‘200.’

After all, with an appeal as far reaching as hers, one has to wonder when her discography will nab its very own #1 single to match both of her #1 albums, and extend a winning streak which now sees ‘Starships‘ sit at sales of 7 million units worldwide and  ‘Your Love’ twirl towards sales of 1.5 million in her domestic market.

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  1. Josu May 22, 2014

    NOW IT’S #7… WOW!!! GOOD JOB NICKI.

    • Summertime Sadness May 22, 2014

      It will fall out the top 10 by tonight.

      • Wow May 22, 2014

        Considering it’s SLOWLY climbing.. Makes me think otherwise.. It didn’t SHOOT to #7

      • Lovebird May 22, 2014

        *Looks at west coast*; You would know ALL about that wouldn’t you Summertime Sadness.

      • FAF May 22, 2014

        @Summertime S****** you’d know like when West Coast fell & didn’t even hit the hot 100

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  2. Wow May 22, 2014

    3 albums in Nicki finally learns that it’s all about ‘balance’ cuz she honestly can make great rap and pop songs, but I think she finally gets that it’s about the blend! She might earn the general publics love back.. Which means GAME OVER for some FAVES I will not name,

  3. Applause May 22, 2014

    Ewww who is buying that boring crap im sorry ill stick to the upbeat FANCY! Did yall see Lil Kim Congratulate Iggy on getting herself a number 2 single something Nicki couldn’t do after being on a million and 1 songs.

    • Kween Ebony May 22, 2014

      The last time a female rapper had a SOLO single in the top 10 was NICKI’s Starships! You tried it. Nobody likes Fancy for IGGY, they Like Charli’s vocals during the hook, that’s what the people are signing! They don’t like Problem because IGGY is on it they like it because Ariana is, and she’s signing during most of it. I’ve personally heard the skip IGGY verse on radio… So, stop reaching! Also Nicki did have a #2 song! Bedrock!

      • musicMatters101 May 22, 2014

        Clearly hating. As a fan of both I do enjoy “Fancy” for Iggy more so than C-XCX. And certainly Iggy owns “Problem”

      • RihIcon(Navy Comm) May 22, 2014

        I promise of she’s released that demo for the song she had before Charlie came it would’ve flopped . Everyone is here for Charlie’s vocals more than Iggy’s rap

    • Letmesaythis May 22, 2014

      Why are folks so obsessed with Chart positions? Who cares of she is #2 or #1? Starships sold over 7 mil copies and Superbass over 6 mil. They both didn’t reach number. Those singles sold more than the majority of anyone’s number 1 single. So Iggy can have her #2 or #1. Holla at me when she sells 6 and 7 mil copies.

  4. RihRih got it May 22, 2014

    Lmaoo. even Nicki is slaying Mooriah. #Podat

  5. H2O May 22, 2014

    Grats Nicki!

  6. metzo May 22, 2014

    Seems like the Barbz are #Winning.

  7. Summertime Sadness May 22, 2014

    I don’t see it for this song. Any song can go top 10 for a day or two doesn’t mean it will have longevity.

    • Barb Bey May 22, 2014

      You should know

  8. Del Bey May 22, 2014

    Yaaaaass B**** Yassssss, Even though I’m a little creeped out by that baby voice she does on the hook the song is cute, I’m not sure about it being chosen as the first single but none the less people seem to like it, I’ll always support onika through thick and thin and I know this album will have my hype for about 3 months

  9. Minaj21 May 22, 2014

    Now the only thing nicki has to do is promot this song everywhere and realese the music video and then it will slay. 😉 #Barb4Life

  10. Lovebird May 22, 2014

    Who’s buying that boring garbage?

    • really?! May 22, 2014

      High school students…

      • I die for Nicki May 22, 2014

        Yes!! Fagbird and the confused one!!! Two fools, wait a minute, why was Riri copying Nicki with that hair, I bet my life that that gorl got h**! Shame on the navy

  11. RoyalKev May 22, 2014

    Get ’em Nicki! Do it!

  12. TRUTH SERUM May 22, 2014

    Yasss bish yasss!!!!!!

  13. [♪]_Music.Judge_[♪] May 22, 2014

    Yassssss Nicki! Slay! She is so versatile it amazes me. I’m glad a MEANINGFUL song by a FEMALE RAPPER is actually slaying the charts. And many people can relate to it. Congrats Onika, can’t wait for The Pink Print I will definitely be buying it! TAKE MY COINS SIS♥!

  14. Lovebird May 22, 2014

    “Summertime Sadness says:
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    -3
    Vote

    I don’t see it for this song. Any song can go top 10 for a day or two doesn’t mean it will have longevity.”

    There’s just way to much irony in this statement.

  15. really?! May 22, 2014

    This swagger jacker’s time is finally up thanks to Iggy! Itunes?!?Lmfao! Nicki you’re done, sit down little fake ass girl. I saw all those “playtime is over” videos! You’re pathetic and have zero respect in the rap game as of now which is why you are having such a hard time staying relevant only after a few years in the game… I hope u find peace you cold hearted f***!

    • Bey-Minaj May 22, 2014

      Gworllll I got the perfect clapback for ya!

      “She get me so sick it make me vomit
      That’s why I spend my time online leavin’ comments”

    • RihIcon(Navy Comm) May 22, 2014

      How is she struggling for relevancy when whenever she promotes or had an album out she is all people talk about? After nicki is done with an era she really doesn’t do much until it’s time for the next album

    • I die for Nicki May 22, 2014

      @Really?! Do u REALLY?! Know what u’re saying?? I guess not. Hence the name! Retarded troll!!

  16. Barbie’s World May 22, 2014

    I’m here for the effortless slayage that the queen is serving.

  17. TRUTH SERUM May 22, 2014

    First Bey and now my girl Nicki!!! I CAN NOT take all this slayeration..

  18. Realest May 22, 2014

    iTunes is cool but c’mon that doesn’t mean much. Doesn’t bonafy it a smash… Just means for that time it sold a good amount in comparison to the rest for that day and seeing the sales climate of music now that’s not much to brag about. What’s the it’s billboard position?

  19. Barb Bey May 22, 2014

    I love the song. #Slaynika

  20. Auntie_Jackie May 22, 2014

    The person who wrote that Forbes articles is going to be eating CROW after this song becomes a top 10 billboard hit.

    Nicki can do better in a lot of ways, and she came in the game as Kim + GAGA clone, but she’s becoming her own artist, like a good one does.

    Even Rihanna came in the game as Beyonce clone, and look at her now.

    • Kayla May 22, 2014

      And beyonce came in the game as a J.Lo clone

      • TRUTH SERUM May 22, 2014

        Only delusional TGJ commenters would say that Beyonce is a JLO clone. JLO wish she could. lmao… Everybody know that Diddy gave JLO swagger. Besides, the artist aren’t anything alike. @Lovebird, is that you under your 13th alias???

      • Auntie_Jackie May 22, 2014

        You salty?

        Rihanna is a fefe dobson, Venus X, Grace jones, Kelis, Eva Simmons, Patwa AND Beyonce clone—I was being nice.

        Beyonce borrowed elements from J.lo, but more from Tina Turner than anyone else. Your point?

      • Kayla May 22, 2014

        U people are too involved on this site .I don’t give a damn if Rih is a clone of all these people. I don’t “Stan” for anyone. Beyonce copied some stuff from J.Lo and that’s that, Deal! Good day…

  21. RihIcon(Navy Comm) May 22, 2014

    Lmao Charlie made fancy a hit and Ariana made problem a hit fall back iggy fans. That’s why her album is struggling img to sell because everyone just LOOOVES her raps right?

    • ontherun May 22, 2014

      Facts only!! ;))

    • Iconic Iggy May 22, 2014

      So Charlie is responsible for Fancy blowing up but she can’t do that for her own music? #logic I guess she’s responsible for Work jumping up 9 spots on the Hot 100 over a year after its released too huh?

      • RihIcon(Navy Comm) May 22, 2014

        None of Charlie’s music sounds like this! She releases alternative 90s type dance music not this. AND WHO DO YOU HEAR ACTUALLY RAPPING IGGYS PART WHEN THEY SING THESE SONGZ? No one , everyone sings Charlie or Ariana’s part . & of course after an artist blows up their previous works are more popular especially if they were flops prior to

  22. ontherun May 22, 2014

    Pills n potions is now #5 on itunes kiiiiiiiii!! You biches tried

  23. ontherun May 22, 2014

    I could swear west coasts crappy flop 10th grade media project video himdered its already flopping
    sales

  24. Iconic Iggy May 22, 2014

    This is the first time in history where two female rappers have been in the top 10 on iTunes! Hopefully this transitions to similar history on the Hot 100. I really hope other hip-hop labels see this success and put more faith and support in female rappers.

  25. RDK May 22, 2014

    Gratz to Nicki it,s good and balance song in my opinion, and it,s at #5 now.

  26. Diego May 22, 2014

    When she slays mariahs 200 million album sales and releases 14 albums and stays in the game 23 years find m and we will compare

    • ontherun May 22, 2014

      No one cares about that desperate p**

    • I die for Nicki May 22, 2014

      @diego Fool!!

  27. nicko May 22, 2014

    She really deserves it. :’) she’s such a hard working woman.

  28. CherylSoldierr May 22, 2014

    How is west coast doing in the third world summertime sadness? Do you think Lana is going to announce a village tour anytime soon?

    • Rosie May 22, 2014

      Do you think Chav will ever book anything larger than a Tim Horton’s outside of the UK?

      • CherylSoldierr May 22, 2014

        Hasn’t she done arenas bigger than your fav? The net worth doesn’t lie babe lol.

      • Rosie May 22, 2014

        Yet Chav is only worth a little more than 30 million pounds when her career in the UK lasted over a decade? The self-drag. Lana is worth $12.5 million and her career has only lasted two years so far. Not to mention her parents are both richer than Chav.

      • CherylSoldierr May 22, 2014

        What self drag? Didn’t Lana release her first album 10 years ago? I’m f****** dead. So she’s worth less than her parents? What kind of drag is that? Your bashing my girl from going from nothing to something? This is why your fav is in the gutter.

  29. Rosie May 22, 2014

    West Coast flopped to hell and back yet you f*** still talk about it whenever possible. At least Lana went top 2 went an alternative rock song with no airplay and not a generic Dr. Luke ballad. But congratulations, I guess. We’ll see if this passes any of Iggy’s songs.

    • CherylSoldierr May 22, 2014

      I thought she was IndIE!!!!1!?

      • Rosie May 22, 2014

        Indie/Alternative are often grouped together.

    • SLAYRIAH CAREY (TOUR DE FORCE) May 22, 2014

      Heyyyy!!

      • NICKI IS QUEEN May 22, 2014

        heyy ( late)

    • FutureCIARA May 22, 2014

      *Flatline

  30. CherylSoldierr May 22, 2014

    Why is Lana only worth $8 million? She’s sold 5 million albums ww and she’s worth $8 million? I’m screeeeeeaming. Bargain bin b****

    • Rosie May 22, 2014

      Like your other fave who had a legitimate meltdown when her singles/albums underperformed, “music not the bling.”

      • CherylSoldierr May 22, 2014

        $8 million net worth with all of the albums, h&m, “arenas”? I’m f****** dead.

  31. the voice May 22, 2014

    But I thought Ikky was running hip hop tho? LOL

  32. GREEKGOD May 22, 2014

    #4

  33. JER May 22, 2014

    But doesn’t everyone ‘blast’ to the Top 10?

  34. kelly kelly dragged a village goat May 22, 2014

    Second single is gonna be a banga! Banga! Banga!

    • SLAYRIAH CAREY (TOUR DE FORCE) May 22, 2014

      Crying @ that gravatar though.

      • NICKI IS QUEEN May 22, 2014

        SAME I COULDNT STOP CRYYINGG

  35. Rosie May 22, 2014

    Why is a Councyl Home stan coming for Lana’s iTunes stats when this is its fave’s Kworb page in it’s entirety:

    Fight for This Love
    #58 Sri Lanka
    #343 Luxembourg

    Album: 3 Words
    #356 United Arab Emirates
    #398 Ireland
    She better slay Sri Lanka though!

    • CherylSoldierr May 22, 2014

      A five year old album though? How f****** desperate are you? She’s still worth more than your fav at was the spotlight at Cannes this week. I’m weak. When will Lana get out of the laundromats?

    • I die for Nicki May 22, 2014

      Omg!! Rosie why do u do this to urself?? Are u sexually frustrated or are u just mad?!

  36. ATM JAM May 22, 2014

    Pills and potions #2 on iTunes!

    • SLAYRIAH CAREY (TOUR DE FORCE) May 22, 2014

      YESS NICKI SLAYYY! BOW DOWN IGGY!

  37. FutureCIARA May 22, 2014

    @ROSIE

    LMFAO, Gurlll You better dragg your faves first single…..

    SCREEEEEEEAMING

    • NICKI IS QUEEN May 22, 2014

      kiiii

    • CherylSoldierr May 22, 2014

      Did you notice that she’s stealing your drag of posting third world country receipts now too? Except she’s posting 5 year old albums, while west coast isn’t even 2 months old. What kind of floppage and desperation?

      • FutureCIARA May 22, 2014

        Gorl I cant!!!

        Its too much baby!

  38. I die for Nicki May 22, 2014

    My life and my king Nicki be slaying haters dead!!!!! Yaaaaasss the bishhhh is back. pIGGY who? And btw f*** all you haters, I wish u all slow death

  39. FutureCIARA May 22, 2014

    @KELLY KELLY

    BIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTCHHH!!!!

    I CANNOT WITH THAT AVI PIC HAWNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAMING FOR 6HOURS STRAIGHT & THEN #FLATLINES!!!!!)

    • Rosie May 22, 2014

      Funny how a Ciara stan is trying to come for anyone when their fave’s album still hasn’t crossed the 250K mark worldwide.

      • CherylSoldierr May 22, 2014

        But west coast has been doing worse than you’re mine for weeks now babe.

  40. Rosie May 22, 2014

    It’s funny because that’s the only thing Chav has charting in any country whatsoever. Not even her last album (which came out after Lana’s is charting anywhere whatsoever. That’s all. And yet it has the nerve to come for anyone’s iTunes stats?
    And Kelly Kelly, that fake mess in your avi is still much classier than any picture your borderline pornstar fave has ever taken.
    Look at that. President and Vice President of the Rosie Fan Club right there together.

    • Rosie May 22, 2014

      Fake mess as in Kelly Kelly’s poor photoshop skills. The lip jokes are so 2012, honey. Move on. Your obsession is seriously concerning.

  41. CherylSoldierr May 22, 2014

    I still wanna know why Lana is worth less than Miranda cosgrove and drake bell when she’s supposed to be an “INdiEEE megastar.” I want to know why Hilary f****** Duff is worth more when she hasn’t been relevant in half a decade.

  42. FutureCIARA May 23, 2014

    Hunny, I didnt come for anyone in this post!

    They are dragging you all on their own…

    YOU TRIED!
    I just came here for a kii, Llama has been getting dragged fiercely for the past couple days

  43. No name May 23, 2014

    Longevity is a must before we consider it as a hit…
    Hopefully, an epic video and BET performance (I’m sure about it) will boost its performance on charts…
    plus its cross over appeal on radio….

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