Travis Scott's 'Astroworld' Surpasses Drake's 'Scorpion' for Billboard 200 Top Spot

Ending ‘Scorpion’s five-week reign.

Music
8.2K 14 Comments

Over the weekend, Travis Scott‘s Astroworld took the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, surpassing Drake’s impressive five-week run with Scorpion.

Astroworld managed to climb to the top having moved 537,000 equivalent album units in its first week with 270,000 being traditional album sales, according to Billboard. So far Scott’s Astroworld marks the second-highest debut of 2018, after Drake‘s Scorpion, and is Scott’s second No. 1 album following Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, which moved 88,000 units.

Sitting at second place is Drake’s Scorpion which managed to move 117,000 equivalent album units this week; sitting at third is Mac Miller’s Swimming having moved 66,000 units; and finally Post Malone’s beerbongs & bentleys sits at fourth place having moved 58,000 units.

In more music-related news, here’s how fans reacted to Kanye West’s Kardashian sisters lyrics in his new song, “XTCY.”

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' Jumps To No. 1 on Billboard 200
Music

Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' Jumps To No. 1 on Billboard 200

Giving La Flame his fourth No. 1 album.

Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' Projected To Hit No. 1
Music

Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' Projected To Hit No. 1

The rapper is going up against Sabrina Carpenter for a second time.

Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' Debuts at No. 2 After Tight Race Against Sabrina Carpenter
Music

Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' Debuts at No. 2 After Tight Race Against Sabrina Carpenter

The two artists were separated by only 1,000 units.


Travis Scott Drops Home Video-Style Visual for “Mo City Flexologist”
Music

Travis Scott Drops Home Video-Style Visual for “Mo City Flexologist”

A cut from his re-released ‘Days Before Rodeo’ tape.

Nike Keeps the Hyperdunk X Moving With a Vibrant New Color Scheme
Footwear

Nike Keeps the Hyperdunk X Moving With a Vibrant New Color Scheme

Using blue and purple to amp up a clean black base.

Parley and adidas Return With NMD_R1 “Core Black/Blue Spirit”
Footwear

Parley and adidas Return With NMD_R1 “Core Black/Blue Spirit”

The new colorway gets a release date.

Snarkitecture Opens Immersive 'BOUNCE' Installation in Hong Kong
Art

Snarkitecture Opens Immersive 'BOUNCE' Installation in Hong Kong

Encouraging visitors to interact with the large silver and white orbs.

Master Chief to Be Lead Character in Showtime’s 'Halo' Series
Entertainment

Master Chief to Be Lead Character in Showtime’s 'Halo' Series

Alongside several protagonists.

Nike Releases SB Blazer Zoom Low in "Yellow Ochre"
Footwear

Nike Releases SB Blazer Zoom Low in "Yellow Ochre"

Complete with all-black midsoles.


Lazinc Announces Upcoming "Rammellzee: A Roll of the Dice" Show
Art

Lazinc Announces Upcoming "Rammellzee: A Roll of the Dice" Show

Spotlighting the late artist’s ‘Garbage Gods’ sculptures, psychedelic paintings, and more.

UNDERCOVER Drops Latest '2001: A Space Odyssey' Capsule
Fashion

UNDERCOVER Drops Latest '2001: A Space Odyssey' Capsule

Jun Takahashi continues his fascination for Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film.

Tim O'Brien 'Tupac At 40'
Art

Tim O'Brien 'Tupac At 40'

Tim O’Brien ‘Tupac At 40’

Nike Unleashes a Multicolored Mamba Rage
Footwear

Nike Unleashes a Multicolored Mamba Rage

Featuring “Green Glow,” “Bright Mango” & “Hyper Grape.”

A Backstage Look at Martin Asbjørn’s Nostalgic Sportswear-Driven SS19 Show
Fashion 

A Backstage Look at Martin Asbjørn’s Nostalgic Sportswear-Driven SS19 Show

With toned-down formalwear mixed in.

More ▾