Lil Wayne’s Carter IV didn’t SEEM like it had a crazy buzz back in 2011, and many wondered if it would live up to the album that truly solidified Wayne’s spot in the game, Tha Carter III. The latter sold one million copies in its first week in 2008, something that was not being done at the time with the way record sales were going…especially with a rapper. But lo and behold, Wayne pushed 964k of C4, just a few units short of a milli. Now, what about his latest offering? Unfortunately, it’s not going to fare so well. It could be the lack of a strong single, as “No Worries” has been in rotation since last summer. Maybe it’s his health issues preventing him from promoting it the right way? Maybe it’s that the fans just really identify with the Carter series…being that his 2010 release, I Am Not A Human Being, only sold 110k copies the first week. However, Wayne was behind bars at that time and could do nothing to promote it, on top of the fact it was only released online, and not in stores until about 2 weeks later. So, how much will I Am Not A Human Being II do? Find out the current sales projections below!
According to HITS Daily Double, I Am Not a Human Being II will move about 190-210k copies in the first week. This will likely put him in at number two or even 3, as Justin Timberlake will undoubtedly hold the top spot again, and country singer Blake Shelton currently has estimates of 155-175k. That’s a far cry from one million! What do you think the reason is?
Because people are tired of hearing him on the radio constantly.
Who knows, people are fickle! No one is really moving crazy numbers like that in HipHop no more. Look at Kendrick Lamarr,Rozay,&2Chainz, these dudes barely moved any units. Maybe everyone was busy buying Timberlakes record! Maybe people were mad how YMCMB handled the whole Weezy hospital situation. They should’ve ran with TMZ’s story, grant interviews, hold prayers, speak out against Sizzurp. That would’ve created some buzz, BIGTIME buzz-the sympathy angle. But when u start sending out fake tweets and what not, people get turned off.
Excellent response! So, so very accurate.
I just wanted to point out that Kendrick sold 808K for maad city and thats pretty damn nice compared to other rappers. Lil Wayne has fell off, in my opinion, ever since CIII and its been slick words here and a nice beat thats held him on ever since. Now he’s seein how bad it really is compared to his sales.
I think his fan base is growing up and tired of the derogatory lyrics. It’s time for him to grow up, too.
I think it probably caus people are tired of hearing rappers talk about money sex and weed. They want to hear rappers talk about real problems that people face today. That’s why Kendrick is so hot right now he actually talks about things that matter and I think that almost all YMCMB rappers talk about the same thing most of the time and after a while it gets frustrating. They down grade some people which makes them loose fans there was the AllStar weekend drama that people haven’t quite gotten over
are you guys nuts lil wayne been driving the game for years now longer than anyone whoever tired to do it he just letting the future takeover so he can chill for a while so we can beg for him to come back to the game yall ppl nuts he tell yall everything in his music open your brains
Really…Not suprised at all. I guess Baby is gonna have to buy this one two! Trash don’t sell folks and someone mentioned Kendrick Lamar, well thats a 5 Mic album from top to bottom as for driving the game for years ummm no sir,sadly mistaken that’s Jay Z and he retired and came back and Lil Wayne will NEVER EVER see those numbers.
People need to stop trying to tear other people down . If you don’t like lil wayne’s music, just don’t buy it!!!! People are so negative!!!!
I think wayne need to change his image and flow. He is being made to look like a grown child. Wayne you 30 now my man it’s time to use that power for good.I like no worries but he showed us he does have worries with his health. Sex Money and Drugs are what addicted people think about. Some of us lived that life and are ready to let go.
Lil Wayne is beginning to go over board in catering to the female aspect of the hip-hop market. His lyrics now fall on deaf ears because he speaks of submitting sexually to women too much. Every time I turn around he is speaking of going down on some female(which actually give the impression that he eats out any broad). If it isn’t that, then some broad is sitting on his face, or performing some wild and lame sexapade. That’s why I stopped listening to slim…
Lil Wayne has fallen off. . . In fact, compared to the rappers now, CES Cru, Tech N9ne, Slaughterhouse, Eminem, Kendrick, Wayne’s got nothing on them and he hasn’t rapped over a beat in over 5years, all he does is talk senseless shit!
that flow is played out.he will switch it up n bounce back
He falling off.. he need even trying anymore… Wayne dont need to be out of prison to promote his music.. thats Bay and Slim job to do.. His number not the same cuz ppl tired of hearing the same shit
I am not a human being is trash.. part 1 and 2… C4 was ok.. nuthin like 3 I feel his best work was the Carter 1 and the Dedication1 and 2 mixtape … he’ll never be like that again..
it was some songs dat was okay but the rest was garbage idk if i was listen to ianhb2 or rebirth