The three kings of the mid-2000s Atlanta trap movement were Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy and T.I. Between these three rappers, they dropped numerous classics that helped shape what trap music is today.
As one of the leading OG figures in Atlanta hip hop, T.I. has had one of the most successful runs of any rapper over the past two decades, dropping several number one, multiplatinum sellers and cementing himself as one of the greatest rappers of all time , and certainly worthy of the title: King of the South.
From his debut album, I’m Serious , to his latest release, 2020’s The L.I.B.R.A. , here are the rankings for T.I.’s first week album sales.
The L.I.B.R.A. – first week album sales
Released: October 16, 2020
Label: Grand Hustle, Empire
First week album sales: 23,500
Billboard 200 position: 18
Singles: “Ring”, “Pardon”
Features: 21 Savage, 42 Dugg, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Eric Bellinger, Jadakiss, Jeremih, John Legend, Killer Mike, Lil Baby, London Jae, Mozzy, Rapsody, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, Young Thug.
Dime Trap – first week album sales
Released: October 5, 2018
Label: Grand Hustle, Epic
First week album sales: 32,000
Billboard 200 position: 13
Singles: “Jefe”, “Wraith”, “The Weekend”
Features: Yo Gotti, Teyana Taylor, Jeezy, Meek Mill, Young Thug, YFN Lucci, Anderson .Paak, Victoria Monét, Watch the Duck, Sam Hook and London Jae.
Paperwork – first week album sales
Released: October 21, 2014
Label: Columbia, Grand Hustle
First week album sales: 80,000
Billboard 200 position: 2
Singles: “About the Money”, “No Mediocre”, “Private Show”
Features: Chris Brown, The-Dream, Jeezy, Skylar Grey, Nipsey Hussle, Rick Ross, Victoria Monet, Trae tha Truth and Pharrell Williams, Young Thug, Iggy Azalea.
Trap Muzik – first week album sales
Released: August 19, 2003
Label: Atlantic, Grand Hustle
First week album sales: 110,000
Billboard 200 position: 4
Singles: “24’s”, “Be Easy”, “Rubber Band Man”, “Let’s Get Away”
Features: Mac Boney, Jazze Pha, 8Ball & MJG & Bun B.
No Mercy – first week album sales
Released: December 7, 2010
Label: Grand Hustle, Atlantic
First week album sales: 159,000
Billboard 200 position: 4
Singles: “I’m Back”, “Yeah Ya Know (Takers)”, “Got Your Back”, “Ya Hear Me”, “Get Back Up”, “I Can’t Help It”, “No Mercy”, “That’s All She Wrote”
Features: Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Scarface, Chris Brown, Eminem, The-Dream, Trey Songz, Pharrell, Drake, Christina Aguilera and Rick Ross.
Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head – first week album sales
Released: December 18, 2012
Label: Grand Hustle, Atlantic
First week album sales: 179,000
Billboard 200 position: 2
Singles: “Go Get It”, “Ball”, “Trap Back Jumpin”, “Sorry”, “Hello”
Features: P!nk, Lil Wayne, André 3000, R. Kelly, Akon, Meek Mill, CeeLo Green, ASAP Rocky, Trae tha Truth, Victoria Monet.
Urban Legend – first week album sales
Released: November 30, 2004
Label: Grand Hustle, Atlantic
First week album sales: 195,000
Billboard 200 position: 1
Singles: “Bring Em Out”, “U Don’t Know Me”, “ASAP”
Features: Trick Daddy, Nelly, Lil Jon, B.G., Mannie Fresh, Daz Dillinger, Lil Wayne, Pharrell Williams, P$C, Jazze Pha and Lil’ Kim.
T.I. vs. T.I.P. – first week album sales
Released: July 3, 2007
Label: Grand Hustle, Asylum, Atlantic
First week album sales: 470,000
Billboard 200 position: 1
Singles: “Big Things Poppin’ (Do It)”, “You Know What It Is”, “Hurt”
Features: Wyclef Jean, Jay-Z, Alfa Mega, Busta Rhymes, Nelly, Eminem.
King – first week album sales
Released: March 28, 2006
Label: Grand HustleAtlantic
First week album sales: 522,000
Billboard 200 position: 1
Singles: “What You Know”, “Why You Wanna”, “Live in the Sky”, “Top Back (Remix)”
Features: UGK, Jamie Foxx, B.G., Young Jeezy, Young Buck, Young Dro, DJ Drama, Pharrell, Common, Governor, PSC.
Paper Trail – first week album sales
Released: September 30, 2008
Label: Grand Hustle, Atlantic
First week album sales: 568,000
Billboard 200 position: 1
Singles: “No Matter What”, “Whatever You Like”, “Swing Ya Rag”, “What Up, What’s Haapnin'”, “Swagga Like Us”, “Ready for Whatever”, “Live Your Life”, “Dead and Gone”
Features: Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Usher and John Legend.
