Earlier this week, Lil Baby's sophomore album, My Turn, was projected to do huge debut numbers. Hits Daily Double predicted its first week sales to fall somewhere in the 170-190k range. The results are in and Lil Baby smashed it, landing in the higher end of this estimation.
According to Hits Daily Double, My Turn pulled off 188,165 album-equivalent units, 6,626 of those coming from pure album sales. These sales secure Lil Baby his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. His previous project, 2018's Street Gossip, debuted at No. 2 with 88,000 album-equivalent units, consisting of 5,000 pure album sales. My Turn's success was spearheaded by the singles "Woah", "Catch The Sun" and "Sum 2 Prove". Aside from Lil Baby being one of today's most beloved rappers, these huge first week numbers could be partially attributed to the album's 20-song length, which allows it to rake in streams.
My Turn beat out Bad Bunny's YHLWMDLG for the top spot, which also enjoyed an impressive debut week of 160,885 album-equivalent sales (29,287 from pure album sales). This week, NBA Youngboy's Still Flexin Still Steppin, which released last week, drops from No. 2 to No. 10, while G Herbo's PTSD holds on firmly to the No. 7 spot.
Read our review of Lil Baby's My Turnhere.
Pierre "Pee" Thomas Refutes Claim He Taunted Lira Galore During Court Hearing
The latest development in Thomas and Galore’s ugly legal battle.
While Pierre “Pee” Thomas has enjoyed much success as the head of one of hip hop’s biggest record labels, Quality Control Music, he has been experiencing some setbacks in his personal life. He has been embroiled in a messy legal battle with his ex-partner Lira Galore over child support and custody. The two have both alleged that the other had been abusive during their relationship, taking their feud into even uglier territory. The latest development in this case is that Thomas has denied taunting Galore during a recent court hearing and wishes for her restraining order request to be dismissed.
Galore, who also happens to be a social media star, accused Thomas of menacing her at a hearing in January. He supposedly glowered at her, shouted at her and snapped pictures of her in the courtroom. This left Galore feeling threatened and incited her to seek a restraining order that keeps him at a minimum distance of 100 feet. She also felt that Thomas’ behavior warranted a court-sanctioned psychiatric evaluation to determine whether he is stable enough to see their recently-born daughter, Khaleesi.
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According to Bossip, court documents filed last week show that Thomas denied displaying any “menacing behavior” towards Galore at the hearing. While he confirmed that they’d sat across from each other, he claims he didn’t exhibit any of the intimidation tactics that his baby mama alleged. He also admitted to having spoken to her at the end of the hearing to request time with his daughter, but insists that their interaction didn’t get heated. For these reasons, he’s asking the court to dismiss Galore’s request for a restraining order and a mental eval.
Galore is also suing Thomas for $15 million for allegedly abusing her while she was pregnant.
City Girls’ JT "Spent A Car" On Birthday Chain For Yung Miami: "I F*cking Love You"
Best friends forever.
In early December, Quality Control Music went all out for City Girls’ JT’s birthday. Tuesday (February 11) is all about Yung Miami as the rapper celebrates her 26th trip around the sun. Southside wrote a tender message to his girlfriend Yung Miami, sharing with the world why he loves and appreciates her so much. JT also wanted to send out a few kind words to her partner in crime and she included a sneak peek at the extra-iced out chain she purchased for Yung Miami as a gift.
“Happy birthday to my EVERYTHING I spent a car on this I F*CKING LOVE YOU & if a b*tch ever think other wise they crazy!!!! B*tch you love diamonds Chanel & your kids…. it’s all there! Pop your sh*t!!!! @yungmiami305 SURPRISE #shouldvewenttoelliot #PERIOD❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ YALL HOES STOP PLAYING WITH US??????.”
The bling features a mini-version of the rapper standing next to the Miami skyline with the words “City Girls” in the sky. There are also linked that include Yung Miami’s kids’ names, a music symbol, the Chanel design, and more. Get ready to hear more from the Florida duo as they’ve hinted that their next album will be released sometime this Spring. Yung Miami was able to hold things down while JT was in prison, but now that they’re together and working on a new project, it’s only a matter of time before the City Girls rollout takes over 2020. Check out the birthday chain below.