Ken Carson has officially entered the big leagues. The Atlanta rapper, known for his experimental “rage” sound and close affiliation with Playboi Carti, has just landed his first-ever No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with the release of More Chaos.
The project debuted with 59,500 equivalent album units, including over 67 million on-demand streams and 11,000 in pure sales. While modest in comparison to recent chart-toppers, the numbers were more than enough to earn Carson the top spot in a relatively quiet release week.
Released via Carti’s Opium label, More Chaos is a direct follow-up to 2023’s A Great Chaos, which peaked at No. 11 and helped establish Carson as a major voice in the new wave of trap and rage rap. This latest entry not only marks Carson’s first top 10 placement, but also his career-best sales week to date.
While some fans and critics have noted the album’s low debut numbers compared to other No. 1s, the feat remains a defining moment in Ken Carson’s ascent. He’s no longer just Carti’s protégé — he’s carving his own space at the top of the charts.
With More Chaos, Carson proves he’s not just riding the rage wave — he’s helping steer it.
More Chaos is out now on all platforms.