The Queen reigns again.
Following this morning’s announcement of the passing of Aretha Franklin (click here to read), the outpouring of grief has seen fans open their hearts and wallets – a move that sees the music monarch’s biggest hits dominate the current iTunes sales charts.
Pushing the likes of Drake‘s megahit ‘In My Feelings,’ Cardi B‘s ‘I Like It,’ and more of the day’s top hits aside, Franklin’s most memorable numbers – ‘Respect,’ ‘(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman,’ and ‘Chain of Fools’ are just a few of the titles that are topping the tally (as of time reported).
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On the albums side of the fence:
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Be mindful, the sources above are paid digital downloads only and do not reflect how heavily her material is being streamed. Could Aretha’s sudden sales surge block both Travis Scott and Nicki Minaj from claiming the top spot next week on the Billboard 200 (click here for details)?
Check in for next week’s ‘Chart Check’ to find out.
Onika somewhere all suicidal?… thank you God! ?? #RIPArethaFranklin #QueenofSoul
Are you serious, you haters make no sense at this point.
Legendary QUEEN!!
I don’t think she will sell 200k, but I’m hopeful!!! This would be the ultimate karma for minaj
Karma for nicki Garbaj throwing that “I broke Aretha’s record” continuously in ppl’s faces. Acted like Queen Re’s 5 decade legacy wasn’t sh*t. Pure f*cking KARMA baby!!
Five dollar… five dollar… five dollar foot loooooooong!!!!!! Wow Queen Aretha, this is great to see a real Queen stomp the iTunes chart as you transcend into the next phase of existence. We love you forever!
Screaminggggg
I’m so hurt, I could care less about Arethas sudden chart success because I’d rather have the Legend herself. I cant say the same for a certain “queen”…
Let these pressed h0es keep thinking Nicki losing her spot. Cardi selling songs for 69 cents. LOL
Umm Nicki Minaj selling albums for $5 so she’s trying but it’s NOT HAPPENING!!✌??
Bruh im Dead ?Nicki gettn Karma left and right these days.Nicki might as well forget about trying to get #1 cause after the tribute Aretha about to reign the charts for a couple weeks
What a sad time to rejoice in something so stupid as iTunes chart. The lady died and you idiots are concerned with Nicki shake my head. Such sad individuals with no parental guidance in their lives.
Such iconic music!! Reign on Queen of Soul. The greatest vocalist I ever heard! Rest on.
Sounds awesome to me & we have to celebrate these artists while they are alive!!
Shouting from the rooftops: Thank You for inspiring others Aretha and bringing us together from the depths of your soul. Like DeNetria Champ sings When “God gets through”, You shine. R.I.P.
„Shut up, stupid h**, you‘re not even a princess.“ Kick Nicki in her plastic b***, real queen.