2020 felt like a stop-gap year when you look back at it. Even with high-profile releases from Eminem, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, and others, it felt like most rappers were holding out until the pandemic blew over.
Amid the adversity of 2020, Lil Baby emerged as one of hip hop’s fastest-rising stars, with his sophomore album My Turn showcasing his growth as an artist and cementing his place as one of the genre’s most promising talents. The project demonstrated Lil Baby’s versatility and ability to craft infectious hits, propelling him to new heights in both commercial success and critical acclaim.
The year also saw the release of two heart-wrenching posthumous albums. Mac Miller’s Circles served as a poignant farewell to the beloved artist, offering a deeply introspective and soulful collection of tracks that resonated with fans and critics alike. Similarly, Juice Wrld’s Legends Never Die provided a fitting tribute to the young rapper’s immense talent and potential, capturing the hearts of listeners around the globe.
Let’s get into it, here are the 10 biggest hip hop album first week sales of 2020.
10. JackBoys by JackBoys & Travis Scott
Released: December 27, 2019
Label: Epic, Cactus Jack
First week sales: 154,000
Singles: “Highest in the Room (Remix)”, “Had Enough”, “Out West”
9. Circles by Mac Miller
Released: January 17, 2020
Label: REMember Music, Warner
First week sales: 164,000
Singles: “Good News”, “Blue World”
8. Savage Mode II by 21 Savage & Metro Boomin
Released: October 2, 2020
Label: Slaughter Gang, Epic, Boominati, Republic
First week sales: 171,000
Singles: “Runnin”, “Mr. Right Now”
7. My Turn by Lil Baby
Released: February 28, 2020
Label: Capitol, Motown, Wolfpack, Quality Control
First week sales: 197,000
Singles: “Woah”, “Sum 2 Prove”, “Emotionally Scarred”, “All In”, “The Bigger Picture”
6. No Pressure by Logic
Released: July 24, 2020
Label: Def Jam, Visionary
First week sales: 221,000
Singles: “Perfect”
5. Dark Lane Demo Tapes by Drake
Released: May 1, 2020
Label: OVO, Republic
First week sales: 223,000
Singles: “Toosie Slide”, “Chicago Freestyle”
4. Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon by Pop Smoke
Released: July 3, 2020
Label: Victor Victor, Republic
First week sales: 251,000
Singles: “Make It Rain”, “The Woo”, “Mood Swings”, “For the Night”, “What You Know Bout Love”, “Hello”
3. Music to Be Murdered By by Eminem
Released: January 17, 2020
Label: Shady, Aftermath, Interscope
First week sales: 279,000
Singles: “Darkness”, “Godzilla”
2. Eternal Atake by Lil Uzi Vert
Released: March 6, 2020
Label: Generation Now, Atlantic
First week sales: 288,000
Singles: “Futsal Shuffle 2020”, “That Way”
1. Legends Never Die by Juice Wrld
Released: July 10, 2020
Label: Grade A, Interscope
First week sales: 497,000
Singles: “Righteous”, “Tell Me U Luv Me”, “Life’s a Mess”, “Come & Go”, “Wishing Well”, “Smile”
