Playboi Carti's Music Debuts at No. 1, Breaks Streaming Records

Playboi Carti's new album, 'Music,' has made a significant impact on the Billboard charts, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 298,000 equivalent album units sold, marking the largest hip-hop album debut of 2025. The album's lead single, 'Evil J0rdan,' topped the Streaming Songs chart with 30.8 million streams, making it Carti's first fully solo No. 1 hit in this category. Notably, all 30 tracks from 'Music' have entered the Billboard Hot 100, making Carti the first rapper to achieve this feat, joining the ranks of Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen. Critics have praised the album, which features major collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd. Despite some criticism regarding alleged inflated streaming numbers, the overwhelming response from fans highlights Carti's status as a rap superstar. The album is expected to continue gaining traction with upcoming physical releases and deluxe bundles.