Playboi Carti's 'Music' Makes Billboard History With Record-Breaking Chart Performance

The 30-track album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with all tracks charting on the Hot 100, solidifying Carti's groundbreaking achievement in rap and streaming history.

• Playboi Carti's third studio album, 'Music,' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 298,000 equivalent album units in its first week.
• All 30 tracks from 'Music' charted on the Billboard Hot 100, making Carti the first rapper and third artist in history to achieve this milestone with a 30-plus-song album.
• The highest-charting songs from the album are 'Evil J0rdan' and 'Rather Lie,' featuring The Weeknd, which debuted at Nos. 2 and 4, respectively.
• 'Music' broke Spotify's single-day streaming record for 2025 upon its March 14 release, further showcasing its massive commercial success.
• The album features collaborations with major artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and Young Thug, highlighting Carti's experimental and collaborative artistry.

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