Young Thug has plenty to be proud of with his new album UY SCUTI. It’s his first full-length project since the YSL RICO case, a release that marks both personal and professional growth. On this record, he opens up about past struggles, takes accountability, and celebrates new success. Still, in today’s climate of sky-high expectations and constant comparison, the conversation has largely shifted to one thing—his numbers.
According to Billboard, the album’s first-week sales and chart position are now official. Early projections for UY SCUTI estimated a debut at No. 6 with around 54,000 album-equivalent units, with some initial reports predicting slightly lower numbers. Those forecasts turned out to be almost exactly right. The album officially entered the Billboard 200 at No. 6 with 52,000 units, 13,000 of which were pure album sales from physical and digital copies. For reference, Doja Cat’s new album Vie claimed the No. 4 spot, while KPop Demon Hunters once again secured the top position on the chart.
For Thugger, UY SCUTI becomes his ninth project to reach the Billboard 200’s top ten. The album arrived in multiple forms, including box sets, deluxe versions like UY SCUTI (Supernova Edition) on streaming, and digital editions packed with bonus tracks. Despite that strong track record, some critics have pointed to its polarizing reviews and the drama surrounding its rollout as reasons the debut might feel underwhelming. Still, calling it a failure wouldn’t be fair—commercial numbers don’t always tell the full story. Fans, especially those who embraced Supernova, have been vocal about their appreciation for the project, which seems to matter most to Thug himself.
Looking ahead, Young Thug is preparing to hit the road again, a move that could help boost the album’s momentum and longevity. While the conversation around UY SCUTI’s debut may be mixed, history has shown that Thug’s most beloved work isn’t always tied to his biggest sales. Whether this album gets a similar reassessment down the line remains to be seen—but for now, it’s another chapter in the ever-evolving story of one of Atlanta’s most influential artists.
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