Rapper Pooh Shiesty celebrating his first No. 1 album on the Billboard chart.
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Pooh Shiesty Scores First No. 1 on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart With 'All Eyes on Shiest'

The Memphis rapper's new project rules the chart after pulling in 51,000 units and over 51 million streams.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Pooh Shiesty is standing firmly in the center of the rap universe as his latest project, *All Eyes on Shiest*, officially secures the coveted No. 1 spot on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The major commercial accomplishment marks the rising Memphis artist's very first time taking the leading position on this specific Billboard ranking, signaling a massive leap forward for his career footprint and cementing his status as a major mainstream contender. Released through 1017 Records and Atlantic Records, the full-length project stormed onto the chart dated August 22 by putting up serious numbers during its first full week of availability. According to industry sales data provided by Luminate for the tracking cycle running from August 7 through August 13, the project accumulated a solid 51,000 equivalent album units in the United States alone.

pooh shiesty all eyes on shiest sales numbers The heavy lifting behind those impressive first-week numbers came almost entirely from online streaming services, where fans showed up in full force. Streaming activity contributed a staggering 49,500 equivalent units to the final opening count, which translates to roughly 51.6 million official on-demand audio and video streams of the tracks included on the project. In contrast to the massive streaming totals, traditional album purchases accounted for just 1,500 units of the opening week tally, while individual track sales provided only a minor boost to the overall sum. Those digital playback figures clearly demonstrate that listeners were devouring the project digitally from start to finish as soon as it landed on music platforms.

Rapper Pooh Shiesty celebrating his first No. 1 album on the Billboard chart.
Rapper Pooh Shiesty celebrating his first No. 1 album on the Billboard chart.

pooh shiesty billboard chart performance The incredible surge in digital plays did not just elevate the full-length record to the summit of the album chart—it also triggered a massive wave across the individual song rankings. A staggering 14 cuts from the release managed to enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart simultaneously during the exact same tracking week. That remarkable achievement gave the Southern rapper the highest number of simultaneous entries on the chart of any musician during that specific tracking cycle. It highlights the intense fan engagement surrounding the drop and proves that listeners were thoroughly diving into the entire tracklist rather than just focusing on a single lead record. By securing his inaugural chart-topper on the R&B and hip-hop album chart, the rapper has demonstrated his massive commercial strength and undeniable streaming power. The huge chart placement marks a major milestone for the hitmaker as his catalog continues to expand and draw in millions of dedicated listeners across the music industry.

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Did Pooh Shiesty hit No. 1 on Billboard?
Yes, Pooh Shiesty earned his first No. 1 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with his release *All Eyes on Shiest*.
How many copies did All Eyes on Shiest sell in its first week?
The project earned 51,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in its first tracking week, driven by 51.6 million streams and 1,500 traditional sales.