Tory Lanez earns another Billboard debut as “Made You Think I Was Gone… But” opens with solid first-week numbers.

Tory Lanez may be facing difficult circumstances away from music, but his audience continues to support his latest releases.

His newest album, Made You Think I Was Gone…But, arrives at No. 33 on this week’s Billboard 200 with approximately 20,000 album-equivalent units sold in its opening week. While those numbers fall slightly below his previous release, they are still strong as hell for someone who had to promote from jail.

One of the album’s biggest strengths is its dual-disc concept. The opening half leans heavily into rap, offering energetic performances, sharp lyricism, and records clearly designed for mayhem. The second half transitions into smooth R&B, allowing Tory to revisit the melodic style that has long separated him from many of his peers.

Across 23 tracks, listeners will find contributions from HollywoodSos, Tvee Sizzle, and VV$ Ken. Some of the biggest tracks are “Jalen Brunson,” “Gyal Gimmie,” and “Revenge of Fargo.”

Compared to Peterson, which debuted with approximately 24,000 first-week units, this opening may seem modest. However, Made You Think I Was Gone… But arguably feels more complete as an album. We’ll see how it ages these next few months.

Quincy

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