Playboi Carti's "I AM MUSIC" Dominates the Charts with Historic Debut

Playboi Carti's highly anticipated album "I AM MUSIC" has made a massive impact on the music industry, debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 chart. The 30-track project opened with an impressive 298,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending March 20, 2025.

This milestone marks Carti's second number-one album, following the success of his 2021 release "Whole Lotta Red." "I AM MUSIC" also becomes his third top 10 album, solidifying his status as one of the most influential artists in the contemporary hip-hop scene.

The album's success is largely driven by its impressive streaming performance, accounting for 283,000 of the total first-week units. This translates to a staggering 384 million on-demand official streams, making it the biggest streaming week for a rap album since 2023.

"I AM MUSIC" not only secures the top spot on the Billboard 200 but also dominates the Top Streaming Albums chart. The album's diverse array of collaborations, featuring the likes of Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, and more, has further enhanced its dynamic sound and appeal.

Carti's latest offering has made history, becoming the second-largest overall debut of 2025, trailing only The Weeknd's "Hurry Up Tomorrow." It has also recorded the strongest streaming week for any release in nearly a year, surpassing even Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department."

The success of "I AM MUSIC" is a testament to Playboi Carti's continued growth and influence in the music industry. As fans eagerly await the release of the album's exclusive variants and potential future collaborations, it's clear that Carti's reign is far from over.