Ty Dolla $ign recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. During a club performance, he mistakenly celebrated ‘Vultures 2’ as the number one album in the country.
This mix-up was quickly noticed and shared across social media, turning the moment into a viral sensation. Fans and critics alike were quick to point out the error, leading to widespread mockery online.
The Onstage Blunder
In a video that circulated on social media on August 12, Ty Dolla $ign is seen performing at a club. He excitedly declares to the crowd, “Number one motherfucking album, man,” before diving into the track “Promotion” from ‘Vultures 2’.
Unfortunately, ‘Vultures 2’ did not actually top the charts. The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, right behind Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, which has dominated the chart for 14 non-consecutive weeks.
Social Media Reactions
The online reaction was swift and unkind. One Twitter user joked, “Old head saw himself #1 on Apple Music and thought it was Billboard.” Another commented, “[B]ut they went #1 in Bulgaria and fucking Turkmenistan so it’s ok.”
The video clip of Ty Dolla $ign’s mistake quickly spread, accumulating thousands of views and retweets. Social media users seemed to delight in pointing out the blunder, adding their own sarcastic remarks and memes.
Impact on Kanye West
‘Vultures 2’ falling short of the number one spot had a broader impact as well. It ended Kanye West’s streak of 11 consecutive number one albums on the Billboard 200.
The album sold 107,000 equivalent units in its first week. While this was an impressive figure, it wasn’t enough to surpass Taylor Swift’s latest release. As a result, ‘Vultures 2’ became Kanye’s first album since his 2004 debut ‘The College Dropout’ not to reach number one.
Comparison With Previous Albums
There’s an interesting contrast when you look at ‘Vultures 2’ compared to earlier projects by Kanye West. For instance, his 2018 collaboration with Kid Cudi, ‘Kids See Ghosts’, also missed the top spot. However, that album was credited to their duo name and not directly to Kanye.
Likewise, the 2012 release ‘Cruel Summer’ debuted at number 2 but was classified as a G.O.O.D. Music compilation rather than an official Kanye album. This makes ‘Vultures 2’ a unique case in his career.
Exceeded Projections
Despite not hitting number one, ‘Vultures 2’ did outperform initial expectations. Originally, the album was projected to earn around 68,000 first-week units.
However, a late surge in streams and purchases bumped the final tally to 107,000. Ongoing changes to the album and various digital deluxe editions helped to boost these numbers significantly.
Previous Achievements
The first ‘Vultures’ project had set a high bar. Released in February, it debuted at number one with 148,000 first-week units. The Playboi Carti and Rich The Kid-assisted track “Carnival” from that album also reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
If ‘Vultures 2’ had matched this success, Kanye West would have risen to joint fourth place for most number one albums on the Billboard 200. He would have tied with artists like Taylor Swift and JAY-Z, who each have 14 number one albums.
Looking Ahead
Whether this mistake will affect Ty Dolla $ign’s future remains to be seen. The rapper is known for his resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks.
However, this incident will likely be a memorable moment in his career, serving as a reminder to always double-check the facts.
Despite the onstage mix-up, ‘Vultures 2’ remains a commercial success. Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West have proven their ability to draw in fans and generate impressive sales figures.
The album’s performance, while not number one, still speaks to its popularity and the artists’ staying power in the music industry.
