“Houdini” is pulling off another magical trick. Originally projected for a Top 10 debut on next week’s Billboard Hot 100, Marshall’s latest banger is defying expectations yet again.

Remember all those first-day predictions placing “Houdini” within the Top 10? Well, Slim Shady just upped the ante, proving that his lyrical skills and catching beats still dominate the charts.

After a monster first day with an impressive 7.9 million streams on Spotify, followed by a second day at 7.2 million, industry insiders are now expecting that “Houdini” could land a coveted spot in the Top 5.

The YouTube view count mirrors this trajectory. “Houdini” racked up a jaw-dropping 13.5 million views on its first day, followed by a solid 9.8 million on the second. These numbers demonstrate the track’s global reach and the massive hype surrounding Shady’s return.

However, the downward trend is noticeable. Em could climb even higher on the charts if it went back up. Hopefully, Marshall’s management still has some cards up its sleeves and can put the song on more playlists and, dare we dream, on the radio.

Meanwhile, Eminem fans will continue to do what they do best: support the legend, listen to his music, and purchase his songs, playing a crucial role in the potential success of “Houdini” on the charts.