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'Watch the Throne' Lands at No. 1

No one is surprised that Kanye West and Jay-Z's hotly anticipated album, "Watch the Throne," has nabbed the number one spot across the globe...
'Watch the Throne' Lands at No. 1
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By Derrick Bryson Taylor · Updated October 28, 2020
No one is surprised that Kanye West and Jay-Z’s hotly anticipated album, “Watch the Throne,” has nabbed the number one spot across the globe. Together, the dynamic duo sold an astounding 436,078 copies in the first week.

Photos: Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne Party”

To sweeten the deal, “Watch the Throne” broke all kinds of crazy records including earning the highest first week sales on iTunes with 290,000 alone from the digital vendor. Can you say ka-ching?!

As fans begin to rejoice in Kanye West and Jay-Z’s collaborative effort, they’re preparing for an even bigger event to come — the Watch the Throne Tour — which will make its way to 24 cities across the US.

Watch Kanye West and Jay-Z’s “Otis” Video

What do you think of the album? Some are calling it the greatest album in years, while others are more hesitant in their praise. Where do you stand?

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