Online reactions erupt as Playboi Carti confirms first week sale of 'I AM MUSIC' to be 320k

Online discussions are in full swing, with claims that Playboi Carti's I AM MUSIC has sold 320,000 copies in its first week. What exactly happened?

In a post, DJ Akademiks said Carti's new album I AM MUSIC sold 298,000 copies in its first week. To this, Carti wrote: "320." The post went viral and fans are now reacting in different ways.

The album I Am Music has a total of 18 songs. This album differs slightly from Carti's previous works, where a mixture of different musical styles and creativity was seen. It is something that netizens seem to have liked.

I Am Music was released in March 2025, though it was earlier scheduled to be released in late 2024, Several fans were disappointed in the course of the prolonged wait. Many felt the delay had dampened their enthusiasm for Carti's album. Since Playboi Carti had been secretive about his album for quite some time, he was subjected to criticism and negative reactions last year when the album did not arrive on the scheduled release date.

Netizens react as Playboi Carti corrects DJ Akademiks about the sales numbers of I AM MUSIC

Not a single song in the top 10 (via Rayp84883994321/ X)

A user commented on the shifting dynamics of how albums are consumed today, with some albums having strong sales but still lacking mainstream single success.

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A fan thinks that the album of Kendrick Lamar, being a critically acclaimed artist and a long-awaited release, likely overshadowed Carti’s album:

"Probably 320 if Kendrick didn’t ruin it yeah"

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A netizen felt that Carti x Drake on a track would shoot the sales up:

Should’ve kept that Drake feature

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As Ye’s Bully dropped the previous week, Kanye West fans compared Carti’s MUSIC to the album.

"YE IS BETTER"

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Kendrick messed the roll out? (via @_AngelaOVO/ X)

A Playyboi Carti fan on X believed that Kenrick Lamar’s release has significantly taken a toll on the sales of I AM MUSIC. The fan wrote:

"Kendrick f*ck’d up your roll out"

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It's disappointing for fans when their favorite artist doesn’t live up to expectations. Many netizens expressed their resentment in the comments. One user wrote:

"Carti STFU"

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A fan urged Carti to drop the next song:

Jordan, Please drop omerta /what's my name. We really deserve something for getting you to #1.

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Currently, I AM MUSIC has become one of the biggest successes of Playboy Carti's career. The album has gained immense popularity, especially among young listeners. It has also generated discussion among music lovers.

Regardless of the ongoing backlash and criticism, Carti fans and Twitch streamers like FaZe Banks and Kai Cenat have hyped up the album.