Debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 463,000 copies sold in its first week.
The Black Album is often cited as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, and its influence can still be felt today. The album's success helped establish JAY-Z as a dominant force in hip-hop, paving the way for future classics like "The Blueprint" and "Watch the Throne." jayz the black albumrar new
Watch the documentary below to see how Jay-Z crafted the tracks for this landmark project: Jay-Z : The Black Album Documentary Front Page Podcast YouTube• Feb 18, 2026 Debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with