The Billboard 200 just experienced a seismic shift, and Tyler, the Creator stands triumphant at the top.
The rap iconoclast debuts at #1 with his genre-swirling new album DON’T TAP THE GLASS, moving a staggering 197,000 equivalent album units in its first week. According to Billboard, the total includes 93.34 million on-demand streams and a blockbuster 128,000 in pure album sales, making it not just a streaming triumph but a physical sales monster. This marks Tyler’s fourth consecutive #1 album, following CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST (2021), IGOR (2019), and Flower Boy (2017).
Tyler’s artistic evolution has now translated into a new commercial high. DON’T TAP THE GLASS is not only his biggest first-week sales since IGOR but it’s also one of the highest debuts of the year across all genres.
Morgan Wallen Won’t Budge Quietly
Morgan Wallen remains a chart mainstay, climbing one spot to #2 this week with I’m The Problem, earning 142,000 units. The album, now in its 18th week on the chart, boasts a cumulative total of 2.21 million units. It previously spent eight weeks at #1, cementing Wallen’s grip as one of country’s most commercially dominant stars even in a week ruled by Tyler.
Netflix’s K-pop Power Play Rises Again
Climbing two spots to #3, Netflix’s original soundtrack Kpop Demon Hunters continues to dominate with a robust 89,000 units, for a total of 342,000 units since release. Peaking previously at #2, the project taps into the global appeal of K-pop with a cinematic twist, bolstered by a viral TikTok campaign and streaming playlist placements that have made it a crossover sensation.
Travis Scott’s ‘JACKBOYS 2’ Slips but Stays Top 5
After debuting at #1 earlier this month, Travis Scott and the JACKBOYS fall three places to #4 with JACKBOYS 2, earning 78,000 units in its third week. The album has amassed 310,000 units overall, showcasing solid staying power despite stiff competition.
Alex Warren Rockets 14 Spots with Breakout Moment
In the biggest leap of the week, Alex Warren’s emotional pop album You’ll Be Alright, Kid soars from #19 to #5, notching 73,000 units. That marks a new peak for the social media star turned singer-songwriter and puts him within striking distance of platinum status at 975,000 total units. Warren’s streaming numbers continue to surge as Gen Z embraces his vulnerable lyricism and alternative pop production.
Justin Bieber Drops to #6, But ‘SWAG’ Holds Strong
Justin Bieber’s SWAG slips four spots to #6 with 72,000 units this week. With 235,000 units moved since its debut, Bieber’s latest effort is being buoyed by a mix of playlist exposure and fan-led streaming campaigns. The album peaked at #2 earlier this month.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Posthumous Surge: ‘The Essential’ Hits New Peak
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne receives a powerful tribute from fans, as his compilation The Essential Ozzy Osbournerockets to #7, up 309% in sales following his recent passing. The album sold 44,000 units, giving the metal icon his highest chart position in over a decade. Streaming and catalog sales skyrocketed after tributes poured in, reminding the world of Osbourne’s immortal legacy.
Jessie Murph Lands First Top 10 with ‘Sex Hysteria’
Rising star Jessie Murph debuts at #8 with her provocative, confessional new project Sex Hysteria, pulling in 44,000 units driven by 48.23 million streams and a modest but notable 9,000 pure album sales. It marks her first top 10 album, a major milestone for the Nashville-raised, alt-pop breakout who’s found success blending gritty storytelling with hypermodern production.
Clipse’s Potential Rap Album of the Year Dips to #9
Rap duo Clipse (Pusha T & Malice) drop five spots to #9 with their long-awaited reunion album Let God Sort Em Out, selling 43,000 units this week for a total of 161,000. The potential rap album of the year peaked at #4 earlier this month and has been widely praised by critics for its bold production and unapologetic lyricism.
BTS Make Billboard History with Live Album
Global superstars BTS debut at #10 with PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE (LIVE), moving 43,000 units driven by a surprisingly strong 36,000 in pure sales and 6.58 million on-demand streams. This marks the K-pop group’s eighth top 10 album, officially breaking the Billboard 200 record for most top 10s by a Korean act, overtaking previous record-holders SEVENTEEN, TWICE, and ATEEZ.
The live album’s success, driven largely by die-hard ARMY collectors and deluxe CD packages, underscores BTS’ continuing grip on Western markets even during a group hiatus for military service.
