Morgan Wallen passes Drake and Harry Belafonte and claims the fifth-most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 among solo male acts in U.S. history. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY: Morgan Wallen attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
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Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem is already one of the biggest albums of the year in the United States, and it’s still just getting started. The behemoth is steady at No. 1 yet again on the nation’s main albums ranking, which is not unusual, and may be the case for weeks or even months to come. As the country superstar earns another stay atop the list of the most consumed albums and EPs in the U.S., he makes history and breaks out of a tie with several superstars.
Morgan Wallen Makes Chart History
Between Wallen’s three albums that have reached No. 1 on the all-genre albums list, he has now spent 38 cumulative weeks at the top. The Grammy nominee now solely claims the fifth-most frames in history at No. 1, according to Billboard.
Morgan Wallen Breaks Tie With Drake
Last week, Wallen claimed the fifth-most weeks at No. 1, but he wasn’t alone in the feat. He was tied with both Harry Belafonte and Drake, who have each dominated for 37 weeks. Now, those two have been pushed down on the all-time list, although perhaps not for long. Drake is currently working on a new album titled Iceman, and several singles have already been shared from the project. That full-length could arrive later this year, at which point it will almost certainly debut at No. 1 and help Drake along — though by then, Wallen will likely have added to his total as well.
Morgan Wallen Closing in on Elton John
Among solo male acts, Elvis Presley continues to lead with 67 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 between all of his champions. Garth Brooks comes next with 52, Michael Jackson sits in third place with 51, and Elton John is just one frame ahead of Wallen with 39. Since I’m the Problem is still performing so well, there’s a good chance Wallen will match John next time around, and then perhaps surpass him shortly after.
I’m the Problem Outsells Competitors by 50,000 Units
I’m the Problem is still far and away the most successful album in America, despite having been out for months. In the most recent tracking frame, the set shifted 143,000 equivalent units, according to Luminate. It wins the week by 50,000 units, as the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack stays at No. 2 with more than 93,000 equivalent copies.
Morgan Wallen’s History of No. 1 Albums
Wallen has sent five projects to the all-genre albums chart, three of which have led the charge. He first conquered in January 2021 with Dangerous: The Double Album, which ended up ruling for 10 weeks. One Thing at a Time hit No. 1 in March 2023 and spent 19 weeks in charge. I’m the Problem will likely tie Dangerous in a week and then pass it, as the project may rule for much of 2025.