Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ Debuts At No. 1 On Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart

Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. This marks Weezy’s 11th chart-topping album in this category, which includes the five most recent entries in his Carter series – the first installment, 2004’s Tha Carter, debuted at its No. 2 peak on the tally. Wayne becomes the eighth…

Lil Wayne‘s Tha Carter VI debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. This marks Weezy’s 11th chart-topping album in this category, which includes the five most recent entries in his Carter series – the first installment, 2004’s Tha Carter, debuted at its No. 2 peak on the tally. Wayne becomes the eighth artist with at least 11 No. 1s since the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart launched in 1965, following The Temptations, who hold the record with 17 chart-toppers, Drake and Future (16 each), Jay-Z (14), Kanye West and R. Kelly (12), and Eminem (11). The album also entered the Top Rap Albums chart at No. 10, and the Billboard 200 at No. 2. Additionally, 17 tracks from Tha Carter VI made their way onto the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, giving Lil Wayne his 53rd Top 10 hit of his career, surpassing Aretha Franklin for the third-most Top 10s in the chart’s history, behind only Drake (138) and James Brown (57). (Billboard)

Entertainment News

On Wednesday (June 18), Burna Boy announced the dates and details of his upcoming No Sign of Weakness Tour. The Nigerian Afrobeat artist’s 17-date, 16-city North American tour is in support of his upcoming album, No Sign of Weakness, which is set for release on July 11. The jaunt kicks off on November 12 at…

Burna Boy Announces 2025 North American Tour

Ariana Grande's beloved "Nonna," Marjorie Grande, has died at the age of 99. “Marjorie (Nonna) Grande passed peacefully in her home and was surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks,” reads a statement from the family. “We thank you for your love, support, and for respecting our…

Ariana Grande’s Nonna Marjorie, Who Was Featured On ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ Dies At 99

Ariana Grande’s beloved “Nonna,” Marjorie Grande, has died at the age of 99. “Marjorie (Nonna) Grande passed peacefully in her home and was surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks,” reads a statement from the family. “We thank you for your love, support, and for respecting our…

Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ Debuts At No. 1 On Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart

Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. This marks Weezy’s 11th chart-topping album in this category, which includes the five most recent entries in his Carter series – the first installment, 2004’s Tha Carter, debuted at its No. 2 peak on the tally. Wayne becomes the eighth…

In the new Rolling Stone cover story, Sabrina Carpenter revealed that she is contemplating the idea of banning cell phones from her future concerts. The pop superstar says that she was inspired by a phone-free experience at a recent Silk Sonic show in Las Vegas. “I’ve never had a better experience at a concert,” she…