NBA YoungBoy Dethrones A$AP Rocky on Apple Music – A Chart Battle Unfolds!

In an exhilarating display of dominance, NBA YoungBoy continues to reign supreme in the music realm. After a slight delay in dropping his latest track, Slime Cry, he strategically released it on the very same day as A$AP Rocky’s much-anticipated Don't Be Dumb. Despite already serving his dedicated fanbase with three albums last year, YoungBoy shows no signs of slowing down.

As reported by Kurrco, the Louisiana sensation has claimed the top spot on U.S. Apple Music, pushing through fierce competition with style. A$AP Rocky is nipping at his heels, securing the number two position, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown in the coming week, especially with both artists vying for the coveted top spot on the Hot 200.

However, Rocky's recent release already seems to have a winning edge; prior to its launch, Don't Be Dumb sold an impressive 130,000 physical copies, thanks to its vinyl hype.

While YoungBoy typically excels on streaming platforms, curiosity looms over how these factors will play into both artists' standings as the tracking week progresses. With Billboard and YouTube no longer collaborating on stream counts, we await to see if this shift impacts YoungBoy's momentum.

Not only is YoungBoy killing the charts, but he’s also making waves with a groundbreaking achievement. According to The Hype Magazine, he boasts an astonishing 16 billion views! As the New Year unfolds, prepare yourselves for an intriguing sales and streaming battle between these two musical titans.

Yesterday, YoungBoy received a staggering 36 new plaques from the RIAA, making him the most certified rapper ever with a total of 126 certifications. And with his latest album featuring a hefty 30 tracks, the possibility of adding more to that impressive tally seems highly likely!