Eminem - The Death of Slim Shady stays strong in German charts
Published on 08/19/2026 at 15:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Eminem extends his chart presence in Germany with his concept album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). According to a July 2026 chart update from Germany’s Official Charts compiler GfK Entertainment, the record holds a Top 20 position in the national album ranking.
How Eminem performs in German charts
The Official German Charts list The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) as an album that entered the German album charts on July 19, 2024 and peaked at No. 2, spending 23 weeks on the tally in total. A July 2026 chart report confirms that the album is still within the Top 20 band, underscoring its long-tail performance in the market. Offizielle Deutsche Charts album listing
On the singles side, the track Houdini entered the Official German Singles Top 100 on June 7, 2024 at No. 3 and remained in the Top 100 for well over half a year, with its peak at No. 3 and a long run of more than 25 weeks documented in chart databases that track Germany’s singles ranking. This combination of a Top 3 single and a Top 2 album gives Eminem one of the strongest German chart pairings of his 2020s output. Germany singles chart history for Houdini
Album and work depth around The Death of Slim Shady
The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) is documented as Eminem’s twelfth studio album. It was released worldwide on July 12, 2024 through Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope, with formats including CD, LP, cassette, digital download and streaming, as major outlets such as Billboard and Pitchfork detailed when the record arrived. Pitchfork album release report
Data collated in discography overviews shows that the album opened with approximately 281,000 album-equivalent units in the United States in its first week and secured No. 1 positions on several key national charts, including the Billboard 200 and the UK albums chart, while landing at No. 2 in Germany. This positions the record alongside earlier Eminem landmarks like The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show, which achieved multi-platinum status and No. 1 peaks in Germany and other territories.
All news and background on Eminem
Fans in Germany following Eminem’s chart run and future moves can find more coverage and analysis of his releases and milestones in our Eminem archive.
Where the act stands now
As of August 19, 2026, Eminem has no officially announced future live concert date listed on his own channels or on major primary ticketing platforms, so his status is currently without a confirmed upcoming live show.
The musical core of Eminem’s recent work
Musically, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) continues Eminem’s blend of hardcore hip-hop, pop-leaning hooks and dense, self-referential storytelling. The record leans into horror and true-crime aesthetics, with trailers and visuals framing the symbolic “killing” of his Slim Shady persona, while the album’s tracks juxtapose aggressive flows with melodic choruses that fit contemporary streaming playlists.
Across his catalogue, Eminem has moved from the raw, confrontational sound of The Slim Shady LP and The Marshall Mathers LP to more polished, sometimes rock-inflected productions on albums like Recovery and Music to Be Murdered By. The newer material aligns him with modern rap production techniques, but still foregrounds complex internal rhymes and narrative arcs that distinguish him from trap-focused peers.
Eminem at a glance
- Act: Eminem
- Genre: Hip-hop / rap with pop crossover
- Origin: Detroit, United States
- Active since: late 1990s
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: Shady Records / Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records
- Key works: The Slim Shady LP (1999), The Marshall Mathers LP (2000), The Eminem Show (2002), Recovery (2010)
- Current album/single: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), released July 12, 2024; key single Houdini (2024)
- Charts / certifications: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) debut at No. 2 on the Official German Album Charts with 23 weeks on the tally; Houdini peaking at No. 3 in the German singles chart and reaching No. 1 in Austria and Switzerland; multiple earlier albums with Diamond or multi-platinum certifications in major territories
- Next live date: currently no announced live date
Frequently asked questions about Eminem
How did The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) perform in Germany?
The album debuted at No. 2 on the Official German Album Charts in July 2024 and has accumulated 23 weeks on the chart, with reports indicating that it remained in the Top 20 segment in July 2026.
What chart peak did Eminem’s single Houdini reach in Germany?
Houdini entered the Official German Singles Top 100 in early June 2024 and peaked at No. 3, spending more than half a year on the chart and helping drive attention to the album campaign.
Is Eminem touring Germany or Europe in late 2026?
As of August 19, 2026, there is no confirmed official tour schedule or specific arena or stadium dates for Eminem in Germany or elsewhere, despite various rumor sites publishing speculative itineraries without backing from his official channels.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. The sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice; we welcome correction notes via the editorial contact on our imprint/contact page.
