Nicki Minaj has officially made history once again, becoming the rapper with the most No. 1 hits on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart.

Nicki Minaj continues to prove why her name is permanently etched into hip-hop history. With this latest milestone, the Queens rapper now stands alone atop the Rap Digital Song Sales chart, reinforcing her dominance in a space she’s helped shape for well over a decade. Digital sales have always been one of Nicki’s strongest lanes, powered by a fanbase that consistently shows up when it counts.

This achievement also adds to an already record-breaking year for Minaj. Earlier, she extended her lead as the rapper with the most #1 songs in US iTunes history, now sitting at an impressive 49 chart-toppers. Even in an era where streaming dominates the conversation, Nicki’s ability to mobilize fans for purchases continues to separate her from her peers.

While 2025 marked a rare moment where Nicki did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 — ending a 16-year streak — moments like this highlight her long-term impact and staying power. Records don’t disappear just because an artist takes a quieter year, and Nicki’s catalog remains a force across platforms.

Despite recent industry shakeups, including the reclassification of “FEFE” and the removal of her credit from the record by the RIAA, Nicki’s legacy remains untouched. With 26 No. 1s on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart and counting, Minaj continues to redefine what longevity looks like in rap — on her own terms.

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