Kanye Debuts At Number 1, Ludacris Breaks 200K, E-40 Balls Out W/30K In First Week Sales

Via SOHH.com

Taking a shot at R&B with his new album 808s and Heartbreak, mega rap star Kanye West has locked in No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 with over 450,100 copies sold in his opening week.

According to the Nielsen SoundScan, Ye’s fourth project followed in 2007’s multi-platinum Graduation landing atop the charts for a third consecutive time. Unlike his previous discs known for various collaborations, the Grammy-winning rapper’s new LP features only four collaborations by Kid Cudi, Young Jeezy, Lil’ Wayne plus Mr. Hudson and is led by popular hits “Heartless” and “Love Lockdown.”

Fellow Def Jam labelmate Ludacris also debuted high on the charts this week with Theater of the Mind securing the No. 5 spot with 214,100 sold records. Following his Grammy-winning 2006 project, Release Therapy, and led by singles like “One More Drink,” Luda’s new album is highlighted by an assemble of guest appearances including The Game, T.I., Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, Plies and more.

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