Travis Scott fans are up in arms over what they see as a Billboard conspiracy to allow Sabrina Carpenter to snatch the number one spot. This heated debate has taken social media by storm, especially on X (formerly Twitter).
Fans of Travis Scott are not taking his recent loss lightly. Sabrina Carpenter narrowly overtook him in an intense sales battle, and fans believe they have evidence of foul play. Video footage allegedly shows that Scott was initially ahead of Carpenter, with sales figures of 365,817 to 354,436.
However, the final official numbers surprised everyone: 362,000 for Carpenter and 361,000 for Scott. This discrepancy has led to accusations of tampering. An account named ‘In The Mix’ posted a video showing the Music Connect platform, indicating that Scott was leading the week before the final recount.
In terms of physical sales, the situation looked even better for Scott. His ‘Days Before Rodeo’ showed 333,582 units sold compared to Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ at 177,382. Yet the official tally presented a different story: 331,000 for Scott and 184,000 for Carpenter.
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This video has been making rounds on X, posted about 12 hours after the last count was announced. Fans are demanding explanations and speculating whether Billboard removed some of Scott’s sales or if there was an honest mistake. Billboard’s changing rules on what counts—bundles, deluxe versions, etc.—only add to the confusion.
While it’s tough to be 100% certain, fans believe they have a solid case. Others argue it could simply be a misunderstanding or error in the counting process. The debate continues to rage on social media, with both sides staunchly defending their views.
Whether it’s a genuine mistake or a deliberate act, Scott’s fans are convinced they’ve been wronged. Only time will tell if more evidence comes to light or if Billboard will address these serious allegations.
