Kanye West’s ‘Bully’ Debuts at No. 2 on Albums Chart as BTS Holds Top Spot With ‘Arirang’
Why it matters: BTS's "Arirang" sets a new record for the group, spending the longest period atop the charts.
- BTS's "Arirang" holds the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a second consecutive week, achieving 187,000 equivalent album units and becoming the group's longest-reigning chart-topper.
- Kanye West's (Ye) "Bully" debuts at No. 2 with 152,000 equivalent album units, ending his nearly career-long streak of No. 1 solo album debuts, as noted by Variety.
- Ye's album performance is considered surprisingly strong by Variety and Rolling Stone, especially given his recent history of hate speech, with "Bully" becoming his 14th album to hit the top 10.
- Melanie Martinez's "Hades" enters the chart at No. 3, marking her fourth project to reach the top 10 with 84,000 equivalent album units.
BTS's "Arirang" maintains its dominance at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week, setting a new record for the group, while Kanye West's (Ye) "Bully" surprisingly debuts at No. 2 despite his recent controversies, marking his 14th top 10 album but ending his streak of No. 1 solo album debuts. Both Variety and Rolling Stone highlight the unexpected strength of Ye's album performance given his public image.
