“Tha Carter VI” might be polarizing, but Lil Wayne is still pulling heavyweight numbers in 2025.

It’s been two days since Lil Wayne dropped Tha Carter VI, and judging by online reactions, the reception has been lukewarm at best. Still, love it or not, the numbers tell a different story. As previously reported, the album topped the US iTunes chart shortly after release. Now, it’s racking up an even more impressive milestone.

Tha Carter VI is projected to move between 120,000 and 140,000 units in its first week—enough to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The only album ahead of it is Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, which continues to dominate the top spot for the fourth consecutive week. Meanwhile, Addison Rae’s Fame Is a Gun is expected to land with 35,000–40,000 units sold.

‘Tha Carter VI’ by Lil Wayne is expected to sell 120-140K with the FIRST WEEK sales pic.twitter.com/cNmdBnCyi8

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Sure, Wayne’s latest release is a far cry from the massive debut of Tha Carter III—which sold over a million units in its first week—but in today’s streaming-heavy landscape, these numbers are nothing to scoff at. It’s one of the strongest first-week showings of the year so far, proving that Wayne’s legacy still commands attention, even in a changed industry.

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