Eminem's 'Houdini' Becomes 2024's Biggest UK Chart Debut

The rapper's new single secures his 11th UK number one, despite mixed reviews and controversy.

'Houdini' achieved 104,800 chart units and 13.3 million streams in its first week.
The song references Eminem's 2002 hit 'Without Me' and features a sample from Steve Miller Band's 'Abracadabra'.
Eminem now ties with Calvin Harris for the fifth-most UK number ones among solo artists.
The track's controversial lyrics mention the 2020 incident involving Megan Thee Stallion.
Despite criticisms, Eminem's popularity spans multiple generations, with significant streaming success.