Upon its release , '' Magna Carta Holy Grail '' was met with mixed reviews from music critics . Some complimented the album 's production and composition , while others were disappointed with its overall theme and found many songs repetitive . On the day of its physical release in the United States , the album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) for shipments of 1,000,000 copies . It debuted at number one on the US '' Billboard '' 200 , selling 528,000 copies in its first week , making it Jay-Z 's 13th consecutive studio album to top the chart . On September 2 , 2013 , it was announced that '' Magna Carta Holy Grail '' was certified double Platinum by the RIAA , for shipments of two million copies in the United States . The album was nominated in six categories at the 2014 Grammy Awards winning the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration trophy for " Holy Grail " featuring Justin Timberlake
2014 Grammy Awards
56th Annual Grammy Awards
Magna Carta Holy Grail