Playboi Carti’s chart dominance isn’t fading just yet. The Atlanta rapper is set to reclaim the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with MUSIC, his explosive third studio album. Despite stiff competition from Ariana Grande’s eternal sunshine (deluxe), which surged from No. 87 to No. 1 last week, Carti’s momentum has proven resilient.
According to early projections from HITS Daily Double and Chart Data, MUSIC is on track to return to the top with over 90,000 units sold in its fourth week. The album originally launched with nearly 300,000 first-week sales and stayed at No. 1 for two consecutive weeks before briefly being dethroned.
With streaming numbers holding steady and Carti’s cult fanbase continuing to show up, MUSIC is shaping up to be one of 2025’s most consistent commercial performers so far. Whether it’s the chaotic production, cryptic aesthetic, or elusive persona — Carti clearly still has the game in a chokehold.
