Charli XCX Officially Loses Chart War to Jelly Roll—But the Drama Doesn’t Stop There 👀

October 22, 2024

So, it’s official—Charli XCX just lost the wildest chart battle of the year. Yup, Jelly Roll snatched the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 this week with his album Beautifully Broken, racking up 161,000 units sold. But let’s back up for a sec because this battle was crazy close, to the point where Billboard literally had to delay the results since both camps were trying to throw shade at each other’s numbers. Apparently, there were claims of inflated sales on both sides. 😬

Here’s the plot twist, though: Charli didn’t even land at No. 2! Rod Wave came in out of nowhere and slid into second place with 127,000 units sold for his album. So where did that leave Charli? Her album Brat tied its chart best at No. 3 with 105,000 units sold.

But let’s be real, even without hitting No. 1, Brat has been a cultural serve. The album drop? Iconic. The marketing? Chef’s kiss. And this entire era has been everything Charli fans could dream of. From the music to the vibe, Charli has been all over pop culture—so even though she didn’t snag the top spot this week, the impact is undeniable.

Plus, with the release of her remix album, fans were convinced this would be Charli’s moment to finally claim that elusive No. 1. Sadly, it didn’t go down this week—but like, who even knows? If the fans keep buying and streaming, Brat could still make its way up the charts next week. For now, though, Jelly Roll is sitting pretty at No. 1, and Charli’s holding it down at No. 3. Stay tuned, ‘cause this chart drama is far from over. 📈

Written by: DJ