"Never let the hype fool you": Internet reacts as Playboi Carti’s ‘Music’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

Playboi Carti's latest album, MUSIC, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It is reportedly the Atlanta rapper’s second No. 1 album.

According to a report in Luminate as stated by Billboard, the album achieved a total of 298,000 equivalent album units in its first week, ending March 20, 2025. It included 283,000 units from streaming alone, which is equivalent to 284 million on-demand official streams of the album's songs.

The rapper’s long-awaited album consists of 30 tracks, which reflect Carti’s influence in contemporary rap culture. It surpassed Carti’s previous success with Whole Lotta Red in January 2021, which sold over 100,000 units in its first week. And his debut album, Die Lit, which peaked at No. 3 with 61,000 units sold in its opening week, reported Rolling Stone.

The internet has been buzzing with reactions to Carti’s latest album’s impressive numbers. A fan took to X to share their opinion and wrote.

“omg never let the hype fool you.. 14k pure sales?? his fans seem to go hard but it’s not reflecting” A fan wrote.

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How did netizens respond to Playboi Carti’s Music topping the Billboard 200?

The internet’s reaction to Playboi Carti’s music debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 is a mix of excitement, celebration, and debate. The album’s 298,000 first-week equivalent units make it one of the biggest weeks for a rap album in 2025.

“"Playboy Carti's innovative sound and fearless style continue to push the boundaries of modern hip-hop." Modern day great.” A user wrote.

“Playboicarti MUSIC Doing a Great job after one year comback Congrats Evil Jordan you earn this” Another replied.

“Best rapper of this generation. He outsold Drake. Kendrick crawling to Atlanta. Carti is the best rapper alive and most influential rapper ever” One fan said.

“Carti s impact is undeniable” A user added.

However, a few users thought that the album lacked artistic value and was overrated.

“I'm surprised 14.5k people paid for this garbage album.” A user tweeted.

“14K pure is insane..his fans cried about new music but don’t like to pay for it lmaooo” One more user noted while being surprised at the numbers, given Carti’s stature and his admiration among his fans.

“A new highly anticipated album sells 14K pure sales, while Kendrick's album in its 14th week does 15k pure sales..not fishy at all” Another user commented.

Carti’s Music was originally announced in September 2024, and fans were eagerly waiting for an album release in the year. But it was postponed until its much-anticipated release in 2025. The album will be issued on CD in the coming week, according to a report in Billboard.

According to a report in Hot New HipHop, the album features notable artists including Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Jhené Aiko, Skepta, and Ty Dolla Sign.