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Rap Chart Movement: Lil Wayne Snatches The Throne, Plies Comes In Second printer friendly version Send this story to a friend!
Posted: 6/18/2008 11:01:55 AM by Black widow

Debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's 'Top Rap Albums Chart' this week is Lil Wayne with his sixth solo album titled Tha Carter III.

The Carter III, which features appearances from Jay-Z, Fabolous & Busta Rhymes, scanned 1,007,700 discs in its opening week.

Debuting at No. 2 is Plies with his sophomore album titled Definition Of Real.  The set shifts 214,900 units in its first week out.

Sliding to No. 3 is Bun B. Trilla bags up 19,900 units in its fourth week on the chart.  So far, the album has sold 182,500 copies.

Thrive Records' compilation titled Total Club Hits  which features various bangers from Flo Rida, Lupe Fiasco and T.I. enters the charts at No. 4.  The set shelved off 19,900 discs in its opening week.

Posted at No. 5 are The Flobots Fight With Tools shells out 16,500 discs this week.  After 12 weeks the album has sold a total of 108,200 copies.

Rick Ross slips three steps to No. 6.  Trilla reels in 13,800 copies this week, pushing the album's total to 577,400.

Right behind are rap/re ggaton duo Wisin Y Yandel.  8,800 folks picked up Los Extraterr this week, brining the album's total sales to 282,100.

Entering the charts for the first time at No. 8 are Houston rappers TMI Boyz.  Their debut album, Grindin' For A Purpose, hustles 9,500 copies in its first spin on the charts.

Also making a first appearance on the charts is Lil Wayne affiliate Tyga at No. 9.  His debut album, No Introduction, lugs in 6,700 in its first week out.

Wrapping up the Top 10 is Flo RidaMail On Sunday cashed out 5,700 copies this week, bringing the album's total sales to 261,300.

A notable debut under the Top 10 this week is Keak Da Sneak with his latest album titled Deified.  The set sells 3,800 copies in its opening week.

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