Young Thug's 'Punk' raged all the way to No. 1
Atlanta rapper Young Thug is far from a rocker but he powered all the way to the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. The hip-hop superstar’s newest studio effort easily bodied its competition on the competitive list.
Atlanta rapper Young Thug is far from a rocker but he powered all the way to the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. The hip-hop superstar’s newest studio effort easily bodied its competition on the competitive list.
Young Thug really bodied everyone with ‘Punk’
After a hard-fought 7 days, Thugger earned the right to major bragging. His newest studio LP is already his second chart-topping project in the same year.
In an unstoppable run this year, Young Thug earns his second #1 album of 2021 as PUNK debuts at the top of the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. PUNK, released via Young Stoner Life/300 Entertainment, is Thug’s second album release of the year, following his and Young Stoner Life Records’ compilation album Slime Language 2, which also debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 in April 2021. PUNK is also Thug’s third #1 album,following Slime Language 2 and 2019’s So Much Fun,
Earning multiple 5-star reviews, and heralded by Rolling Stone as an album where ‘Thug is at his most grounded’, with Vulture adding that ‘Thug is doing whatever he wants. Everyone else is meeting the challenge’, PUNK has ushered in a new era of Thugger both sonically and aesthetically, and has been embraced globally by fans and critics alike.
Kevin Liles is big proud of Young Thug’s achievement
300 Entertainment CEO Kevin Liles knows how much of an achievement this is for both YT and the label. He’s since dished on Thugger’s latest career achievement.
“Artist development and evolution are the biggest forms of currency in the sustainability and relevancy of an artist in the entertainment industry. Young Thug’s undeniable dedication, vision, and relentless work ethic are unmatched and show how much he has doubled down on his artistry. I’m proud of Young Thug for not only checking the boxes, but creating his own space outside of the box. Though we have been by Young Thug’s side for eight years, his two number one albums in one year is only the beginning of his story.”
Young Thug delivered such an epic ‘SNL’ performance + then some
Thugger isn’t just dropping bars on albums. He recently killed it on a recent “Saturday Night Live” broadcast with multiple performances.
Young Thug’s Back + Packing Steady Heat
Thugger recently talked about the motivation behind piecing together his newest album. Thug dished on the LP’s realness and authenticity for fueling its concept.
”Punk is just real life stories. The whole album is purified. It’s just real,” he said. “The whole album is just focused on one point. The hard part about this shit is making 12, 14, 16 songs about one thing, without crossing up and saying the same thing. That is why this sh*t takes time. This shit has been going on for two years now.” (Complex)
Young Thug Has The No. 1 Album In The Country + U.O.E.N.O
Truth be told - you might already know it - but let’s let the headline rock on. The hip-hop fashion forward superstar everyone loves to love - Young Thug - has plenty of bragging rights courtesy of his new Punk album securing the top spot on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
Truth be told - you might already know it - but let’s let the headline rock on. The hip-hop fashion forward superstar everyone loves to love - Young Thug - has plenty of bragging rights courtesy of his new Punk album securing the top spot on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
Young Thug’s ‘Punk’ Album Is No. 1 In The Country
Numbers don’t lie and Thugger’s latest studio project proved doubters his pull is extra strong in 2021. Based on reports, YT’s new album sold nearly 100,000 copies in its opening week.
Young Thug achieves his third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Oct. 30) as his latest release, Punk, debuts in the top slot. The set earned 90,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Oct. 21, according to MRC Data. The 20-track Punk boasts an array of guest stars, including A$AP Rocky, J. Cole, Doja Cat, Drake, Future, Gunna, Juice WRLD, Post Malone, Mac Miller, Nate Ruess and Travis Scott. (Billboard)
Young Thug’s Back + Packing Steady Heat
Thugger recently talked about the motivation behind piecing together his newest album. Thug dished on the LP’s realness and authenticity for fueling its concept.
”Punk is just real life stories. The whole album is purified. It’s just real,” he said. “The whole album is just focused on one point. The hard part about this shit is making 12, 14, 16 songs about one thing, without crossing up and saying the same thing. That is why this sh*t takes time. This shit has been going on for two years now.” (Complex)
Young Thug’s Artwork Is Pretty Breathtaking
To just keep it a buck, Young Thug has remained a game-changer for years. When he first came out in the early 2010’s, there was a ton of confusion, hype and everything in-between. Fast-forward to 2021 and he’s not only a trendsetter but one of the biggest names in the rap game.
It’s only right to put proper respect on Thugger’s name with his new genre-pushing Punk album officially here. Ahead of dropping the LP, the Atlanta native recently shared the jaw-dropping album artwork to the masses.