PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake’s ‘$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake have officially claimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 with their new collaborative album, $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U. The album debuts at No. 1 with an impressive 246,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 287.04 million on-demand streams and 25,000 pure sales. This achievement marks PARTYNEXTDOOR’s first-ever No. 1 album and solidifies Drake’s place in music history.

Drake Ties Jay-Z and Taylor Swift for Most No. 1 Albums by a Solo Artist

With $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U securing the top position, Drake now ties Jay-Z and Taylor Swift for the most No. 1 albums by a solo artist in Billboard 200 history. Each artist boasts 14 chart-topping projects, a testament to their longevity, influence, and continued dominance in the music industry.

Rappers with the Most No. 1 Albums in Billboard 200 History:

1. Jay-Z – 14
2. Drake – 14
3. Kanye West – 11
4. Eminem – 11
5. Future – 11

Drake’s ability to consistently reach the top of the charts, whether through solo efforts or collaborations, speaks to his enduring appeal and adaptability in an ever-changing music landscape.

Record-Breaking Streaming Numbers

Beyond its commercial success, $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U has also achieved a remarkable streaming milestone. The album’s 287.04 million on-demand streams represent the biggest U.S. streaming week for any album since Kendrick Lamar’s GNX, which debuted with 380 million streams. This level of engagement highlights the album’s cultural impact and fan anticipation.

Notably, this week marks the first time in their careers that Drake and Kendrick Lamar have swapped positions at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, adding another layer of competition between the two rap giants.

Billboard 200 Rankings: A Shifting Landscape

The latest Billboard 200 rankings showcase a dynamic and competitive music industry, with multiple artists making significant moves:

Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200 This Week

1. (NEW) PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake – $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U (246,000 units)
2. (+5) Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet (156,000 units, 2,322,000 total)
3. Kendrick Lamar – GNX (Billboard has not provided weekly sales figures)
4. (-2) SZA – SOS (93,000 units, 6,681,000 total)
5. (-1) Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (67,000 units, 833,000 total)
6. (-3) The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow (58,000 units, 650,000 total)
7. (-2) Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (49,000 units, 2,315,000 total)
8. (-2) Billie Eilish – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT (46,000 units, 2,574,000 total)
9. (-1) Morgan Wallen – One Thing At A Time (39,000 units, 8,453,000 total)
10. (-1) Kendrick Lamar – DAMN. (33,000 units, 8,973,000 total)

Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet sees a massive jump, climbing five spots to No. 2 with 156,000 units sold this week. The album has accumulated over 2.3 million total units, demonstrating its continued popularity.

Meanwhile, SZA’s SOS drops two spots to No. 4, yet it remains one of the most successful albums of the past two years, with over 6.6 million units sold.

Biggest U.S. Album Debuts of 2025

2025 has already seen several massive album releases, with The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow leading the pack. Below are the biggest first-week sales figures for albums released this year:

1. The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow (490,000 units)
2. PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake – $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U (246,000 units)
3. WHAM – (140,000 units)
4. Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (122,000 units)
5. Balloonerism – (81,000 units)
6. I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Pt. 2) – (50,000 units)
7. The High Road – (40,000 units)
8. Can’t Rush Greatness – (37,000 units)
9. Automatic – (31,000 units)
10. EUSEXUA – (21,000 units)

Controversy Surrounding $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U

Despite its commercial success, $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U has faced accusations of plagiarism and artistic appropriation. On February 13, rapper Freddie Gibbs and several social media users alleged that Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR had copied the use of the dollar symbol in the album’s title and the promotional use of bunnies from Gibbs’ 2022 album Soul Sold Separately.

Additionally, Canadian rapper John River has accused the duo of lifting the album’s cover concept from his 2021 music video Hope City II. The album artwork for $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U features Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR posing in front of Absolute World in Mississauga, Ontario—a location prominently featured in River’s video. River further claimed that he was pressured to ghostwrite for the artists and, after refusing, was allegedly threatened with being blackballed from the industry.

Final Thoughts: A Landmark Achievement Despite Controversy

Regardless of the surrounding controversy, $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U has made an undeniable impact on the charts and music industry. For PARTYNEXTDOOR, this marks a career-defining moment with his first-ever No. 1 album. For Drake, it is yet another addition to his growing legacy, tying him with Jay-Z and Taylor Swift in the record books.

As the year progresses, it will be interesting to see whether $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U continues its dominance and whether any new projects will challenge its success. One thing is clear: Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR have once again captured the attention of the music world.