Intro: Bursting onto the music scene with a fresh and eclectic style, Lil Yachty has cemented his place as a trailblazer in the rap industry since his debut studio album in 2017.
As an artist unafraid to experiment with different sounds and collaborations, Yachty’s vibrant and evolving discography has captivated fans and critics alike. In this article, we’ll get into all of Lil Yachty’s first-week album sales, diving into the chart performances of each release on the US Billboard 200.
From his 2017 debut, Teenage Emotions , to his latest release, 2023’s Let’s Start Here , we rank all of Lil Yachty’s first week album sales.
Lil Boat 3
Released: May 29, 2020
Label: Quality Control, Capitol, Motown
First week album sales: 30,000
Billboard 200 position: 14
Singles: “Oprah’s Bank Account”, “Split/Whole Time”, “Coffin”
Features: Tierra Whack, ASAP Rocky, Tyler, the Creator, Future, Draft Day, DaBaby, Drake, Lil Keed, Young Thug, and Lil Durk.
With guest appearances from renowned artists like Drake, DaBaby, Tyler, the Creator, and Future, as well as contributions from top producers like Mike Will Made It, Pi’erre Bourne, and Earl on the Beat, Lil Boat 3 had all the ingredients to make a splash on the charts. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Lil Boat 3 made a strong debut on the US Billboard 200, securing the 14th spot with 30,000 album-equivalent units earned in its first week. The album’s performance was driven in part by the popularity of its supporting singles: “Oprah’s Bank Account,” “Split/Whole Time,” and “Coffin.”
Let’s Start Here
Released: January 27, 2023
Label: Quality Control, Capitol, Motown
First week album sales: 36,000
Billboard 200 position: 9
Singles: “Say Something”
Features: N/A
With the release of 2023’s Let’s Start Here , Yachty surprised fans by dropping a psychedelic rock-influenced album that marked a departure from his previous work. The album’s unique sound, which Yachty described as “psychedelic alternative” with live instrumentation, showcased the rapper’s versatility and willingness to explore new musical styles. Upon its release, Let’s Start Here made an impressive debut on the US Billboard 200 chart, landing at number nine and earning 36,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. This achievement marked Lil Yachty’s third top-10 debut on the chart, and the album has also accumulated a total of 41.34 million on-demand streams of its tracks.
Nuthin’ 2 Prove
Released: October 19, 2018
Label: Quality Control, Capitol, Motown
First week album sales: 40,000
Billboard 200 position: 12
Singles: “Who Want the Smoke?”
Features: Playboi Carti, Juice Wrld, Lil Baby, Young Nudy, Cardi B, Offset, Trippie Redd, Kevin Gates, and Gunna.
Lil Yachty’s third studio album, Nuthin’ 2 Prove , featured a diverse array of collaborations, with guest appearances from notable artists such as Playboi Carti, Juice Wrld, Lil Baby, Young Nudy, Cardi B, Offset, Trippie Redd, Kevin Gates, and Gunna. The lead single, “Who Want the Smoke?” featuring Cardi B and Offset, was released on July 6, 2018, and was produced by Tay Keith. In its first week, Nuthin’ 2 Prove sold 40,000 units, making a respectable debut on the US Billboard 200 chart at number 12.
Teenage Emotions
Released: May 26, 2017
Label: Quality Control, Capitol, Motown
First week album sales: 46,000
Billboard 200 position: 5
Singles: “Harley”, “Peek a Boo”, “Bring It Back”, “X Men”
Features: Migos, YG, Kamaiyah, Stefflon Don, Diplo, Grace, and Sonyae Elise.
Yachty’s debut studio album, Teenage Emotions , introduced the rapper’s unique style to a wider audience when it dropped in 2017. Boasting an impressive line-up of guest appearances, including Migos, YG, Kamaiyah, Stefflon Don, Diplo, Grace, and Sonyae Elise, the album was supported by four singles: “Harley,” “Peek a Boo,” “Bring It Back,” and “X Men.” Although the album received lukewarm reviews from critics, it still managed to make a splash on the charts. In its first week, Teenage Emotions debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 46,000 album-equivalent units. Of these, 24,000 units came from streaming, and 20,000 were pure album sales.
Lil Boat 2
Released: March 9, 2018
Label: Quality Control, Capitol, Motown
First week album sales: 64,000
Billboard 200 position: 2
Singles: N/A
Features: Quavo, Offset, Lil Baby, 2 Chainz, Trippie Redd, Lil Pump, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Tee Grizzley.
For Yachty’s sophomore release, the Atlanta rapper made sure to pull out all the stops, showcasing collaborations with Quality Control labelmates Quavo and Offset of Migos and Lil Baby, as well as other rappers like 2 Chainz, Trippie Redd, Lil Pump, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Tee Grizzley. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Lil Boat 2 achieved notable commercial success. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart dated March 24, 2018, earning 64,000 album-equivalent units, including 7,000 pure album sales. This performance marked Lil Yachty’s second top-five album, following his debut studio album Teenage Emotions , and became his highest-peaking album to date.
