Congrats to Nicki Minaj on her very FIRST number one debut in the U.S. The Young Money raptress’ sophomore effort “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” launched right into the top spot this week, moving 253k copies. Her debut album “Pink Friday”, came in at number two when it first dropped, right behind Kanye West’s new release, “MBDTF”, though it did eventually get to number one. Go Nick! Get the rest of the top 10 below.

Marisa Mendez


1. Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded 253k
2. Adele – 21 153k
3. Rascal Flatts – Changed 130k
4. Lionel Richie – Tuskegee 95k
5. One Direction – Up All Night 92k
6. Of Monsters & Men – My Head Is An Animal 55k
7. The Hunger Games Soundtrack 50k
8. Madonna – MDNA 48k
9. Marvin Sapp – I Win 37k
10. Shinedown – Amaryllis 36k