T.I. Secures 13th Top 10 Album as Final LP 'Kill the King' Debuts on Billboard Charts

T.I. is officially closing the book on his recording career, and the numbers show the King of the South is exiting on his own terms. His final studio album, Kill the King, debuted at No. 10 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, marking his 13th top 10 entry on the tally. According to reporting from Billboard, the Grand Hustle/EMPIRE release moved 22,000 equivalent album units in the United States during its June 26 to July 2 tracking week, as tracked by Luminate. For an artist who has spent over two decades in the mainstream spotlight, this final entry solidifies a remarkably consistent run. The album also made its presence felt elsewhere, starting at No. 7 on the Top Rap Albums chart and No. 30 on the all-genre Billboard 200. The project’s lead single, “Let Em Know,” peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100, securing T.I. his first top 40 hit since 2014’s “No Mediocre.” While some legacy acts fade into obscurity, Tip’s final campaign proved he still commands commercial real estate. The album title itself is a direct nod to his self-appointed moniker, a title he has defended since his 2003 breakthrough Trap Muzik. Some might argue that a No. 10 debut is a modest end for a man who used to lock down the No. 1 spot for weeks at a time during his mid-2000s peak. But in an era where rap veterans struggle to move physical units or capture streaming attention, pulling 22,000 units on a final bow is a respectable exit. Fans can stream Kill the King now across all major platforms.