Lil Baby has once again flexed his chart prowess, claiming the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with his newest release, WHAM. In its debut week, the record amassed 140,000 equivalent album units—split among 90,000 from streaming, 50,000 in pure album sales, and a dash of track equivalent units. If the numbers look impressive, that’s because they are: this marks Lil Baby’s fourth time at the summit, having previously topped the charts with It’s Only Me, The Voice of the Heroes (with Lil Durk), and My Turn.
Not far behind is Latin star Bad Bunny, whose evocatively titled DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS arrives at No. 2, racking up an enviable 122,000 equivalent album units. Meanwhile, the rest of the top 10 is a who’s-who of contemporary pop and hip-hop mainstays—SZA, Kendrick Lamar, and Sabrina Carpenter take seats at 3, 4, and 5, while the Wicked film soundtrack, Billie Eilish, Morgan Wallen, Gracie Abrams, and Tyler, the Creator fill out positions 6 through 10.
For Lil Baby, WHAM signals not just another chart triumph but a testament to his staying power in the streaming age. Listeners continue to connect with his lyrical directness and melodic twists, proving there’s room at the top for skillful evolution in the era of quick-play singles. It’s safe to say the Atlanta rapper’s commercial hot streak is still very much alive—and doesn’t show signs of cooling anytime soon.
FAQs
- What makes WHAM Lil Baby’s fourth No. 1 album?
It debuted with 140,000 equivalent album units, topping the Billboard 200 chart. - How did Lil Baby’s WHAM perform in pure album sales?
It moved 50,000 units in direct sales, an impressive figure in today’s streaming-driven climate. - Where did Bad Bunny rank on this week’s chart?
His album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, landed in the No. 2 spot with 122,000 equivalent album units. - Who else placed in the top 10 on the Billboard 200?
SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, the Wicked soundtrack, Billie Eilish, Morgan Wallen, Gracie Abrams, and Tyler, the Creator. - What does this achievement say about Lil Baby’s career trajectory?
It highlights his ongoing commercial success and underscores his influence as one of hip-hop’s foremost hitmakers.
