Lil Baby has reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart with his latest release, WHAM, marking his fourth number-one album. The Atlanta rapper’s new project moved an impressive 140,000 units in its first week of release, securing the number one position for the week ending January 18, 2025.
WHAM tops the chart, surpassing releases from major artists including Bad Bunny, SZA, Kendrick Lamar, and Sabrina Carpenter. The album, which arrived on January 3, features collaborations with several high-profile artists such as Travis Scott, Future, Young Thug, GloRilla, Rod Wave, Rylo, and 21 Savage.
This marks a significant milestone in Lil Baby’s career, following his previous number-one albums It’s Only Me, The Voice of the Heroes (his collaboration with Lil Durk), and My Turn. His sustained dominance in the rap scene has solidified his place among hip-hop’s top artists.
The Vision for 2025
In addition to the success of WHAM, Lil Baby recently shared exciting plans for 2025. The rapper revealed that he will be dropping two albums in the coming year, offering fans a deeper look into his artistic evolution. The second album, titled Dominique—named after his real name—will “hopefully” be released in February, just after WHAM.
Speaking on Lil Yachty’s A Safe Place podcast, Lil Baby explained the distinction between the two projects. “WHAM is more me on some young n-gga shit — fast cars, girls, jewelry, money. You know, the turnt lifestyle,” he said. “Dominique, on the other hand, is more the serious me, more personal. It’s a part of the new journey I’m on. I’m gonna be more open to my fans and my audience.”
This contrast in styles shows Lil Baby’s growth as an artist, with WHAM showcasing the energy and exuberance of youth, while Dominique will explore more intimate and reflective themes.
Milestones and Future Projects
Lil Baby’s 2020 album My Turn continues to set records, recently being named the most popular rap album of the century in terms of Billboard chart performance. It ranks eighth on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums of the 21st Century, a testament to its enduring popularity and success.
Fans can also look forward to a potential joint project between Lil Baby, Future, and Young Thug, as the rapper teased that they have something “big in store” for the future.
With WHAM already making waves, Lil Baby’s impact on the hip-hop industry shows no signs of slowing down. His ability to blend commercial appeal with lyrical depth promises exciting developments in the year ahead.
