Rod Wave Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard 200, GloRilla Scores Career-High with Glorious
In an exciting week for hip-hop, Rod Wave and GloRilla both achieved significant milestones on the Billboard 200 chart. On October 21, 2024, Billboard announced that Rod Wave’s latest album, Last Lap, debuted at No. 2, marking his seventh entry into the top 10 with an impressive 127,000 equivalent album units sold. Meanwhile, GloRilla made her mark with her debut album, Glorious, which entered the chart at No. 5 with 69,000 equivalent album units, marking her first top 10 album.
The journey to their respective releases was not without drama. Tensions flared when Rod Wave announced that Last Lap would drop on October 11, the same date GloRilla had scheduled for Glorious. GloRilla expressed her frustration on social media, saying, “WHY DF WOULD YOU DROP ON MY DAY I’M FINNA TWEAK OUT.” Despite the initial clash, both artists decided to stick with their release dates, resulting in a win-win situation for both.
For Rod Wave, Last Lap marks his second No. 2 debut, adding to his impressive discography that includes four No. 1 debuts. His previous album, Nostalgia, debuted at No. 1 in 2023, selling roughly 137,000 total album-equivalent units in its first week.
GloRilla’s Glorious stands out as her most successful project to date. The album showcases her growth as an artist and has been met with positive reception from fans and critics alike.
In addition to their chart success, GloRilla and Saweetie recently released a highly anticipated remix of GloRilla’s breakout single “F.N.F. (Let’s Go).” The updated track, which dropped on October 15, features Saweetie’s verse, bringing new energy to the hit that has already stirred up controversy. The remix’s arrival marks the resolution of earlier speculation regarding Saweetie’s absence from the initial remix released in September 2022.
The collaboration highlights the camaraderie and competitiveness within the hip-hop community, and both GloRilla and Rod Wave’s recent achievements are a testament to their hard work and dedication to their craft. As they continue to make waves in the industry, fans eagerly await what these talented artists will deliver next.
