Turns out the white Young Thug doesn’t move the needle as much as black Young Thug.

I had a feeling Young Thug’s UY SCUTI was going to stir things up, but the numbers tell an interesting story. According to Hits Daily Double, the album is projected to debut at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 with 48,000 first-week units. For Thugger, this isn’t his biggest opening, but considering the chaos surrounding him, it’s still a solid showing.

The reality is, the hype around UY SCUTI wasn’t just about the music—it was fueled by headlines, memes, and courtroom drama. People tuned in to see whether Thug would sink or swim under all the pressure, and these projections prove he still has pulling power. Forty-eight thousand may not scream “blockbuster,” but in today’s streaming-first climate, it shows fans are still riding with him.

Comparing it to Business Is Business, his last release, there’s a clear shift. That album felt rushed and raw, almost like it was pushed out just to keep his name in circulation. UY SCUTI feels more deliberate, with introspection and sharper performances woven across its 20 tracks.

At the end of the day, the numbers don’t define Thug completely. What matters is that he’s still landing in the top 10 while navigating personal turmoil. That in itself feels like a statement: no matter what headlines say, Young Thug is still here.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.