Aug

8

2012

US Charts: Rick Ross’ ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ Tops Billboard 200

Written by Trent | Filed under Adele,Charts,David Guetta,Flo Rida,Justin Bieber,Katy Perry,Pink,Rick Ross,Rihanna

Rick Ross’ ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ album cover.

Rick Ross’ strategy of appearing on everybody’s songs and clogging the radio airwaves with his grunting has paid off as his new album, ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’, has topped the Billboard 200. In fact, the heavyweight rapper has notched a personal best with the highest opening sales of his career.

‘God Forgives’ rolled onto the Billboard 200 at #1 with sales exceeding 219K copies. Those numbers exceed the 198K copies sold by Ross’ ‘Trilla’ album in 2008. However, the good news for the Hip-Hop industry didn’t end there as this latest chart-topper has earned Ross his 4th #1 album on the Billboard 200 and positioned him ahead of Lil Wayne, who only has three pole position sets.

A bit of history was also made on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, thanks to Carly Rae Jepsen’s runaway hit, ‘Call Me Maybe’. The song has notched a 9th week atop the chart to become the longest-running #1 song of 2012 by outlasting Gotye’s ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’. The latter tune ruled the lineup for eight weeks.

See the leading releases in the top 10 of both Billboard 200 and the Hot 100 below:

Billboard 200

1. Rick Ross – ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ – ’219K (debut)

2. Zac Brown Band – ‘Uncaged’ – 39K (total: 400K)

3. Justin Bieber – ‘Believe’ – 35K (total: 719K)

4. One Direction - ‘Up All Night’ – 34K (total: 1.07 M)

5. Bee Gees – ‘Number Ones’ – 32K (total: 165K)

6. Nas – ‘Life is Good’ – 32K (total: 226K)

7. Various Artists – ‘Kidz Bop 22′ – 31K (total: 130K)

8. Adele – ’21′ – 29K (total: 9.66 M)

9. Maroon 5 - ‘Overexposed’ – 25K (total: 411K)

10. Joss Stone – ‘Soul Sessions Vol. 2′ – 24K  (debut)

 

Billboard Hot 100

1. Carly Rae Jepsen – ‘Call Me Maybe’

2. Ellie Goulding – ‘Lights’

3. Flo Rida – ‘Whistle’

4. Katy Perry – ‘Wide Awake’

5. Maroon 5 – ‘Payphone (Ft. Wiz Khalifa)’

6. Gotye’s – ‘Somebody That I Used to Know (Ft. Kimbra)’

7. Rihanna – ‘Where Have You Been’

8. David Guetta – ‘Titanium (Ft. Sia)’

9. Phillip Phillips - ‘Home’

10. Pink – ‘Blow Me (One Last Kiss)’

Watch the video for Jepsen’s ‘Call Me Maybe’ below:

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9 Comments

1. Ariana says:

   August 8, 2012 at 5:37 pm

   
   

   This fat ass needs to take his Twitter account and promote Triumphant. Ungrateful bitch lol.
   Carly still no. 1?? Yikes. The rest of the top 10 is also a mess; it’s just nice seeing Pink there. She deserves it.
2. Matthew Charlery-Smith says:

   August 8, 2012 at 6:21 pm

   
   

   I don’t care how this will sound. I’m disappointed and also scared for Rick Ross promoting and releasing a piece of work with such an ungodly title. I confronted Monica about this on Twitter as she was promoting this album and as most confused “Christian” celebs who nothing about holiness would say she DM me talking about how I’m judging etc.

   This statement, “God Forgives I Don’t” has come straight out of the mouth of Satan himself and is a direct excuse to engage in all forms of ungodliness and debauchery in the name of pride. Coming from a prison officer who has worked with the USA’s worst criminals I am so disappointed to see the levels he has gone to to claim riches and glory for himself. Riches that won’t last.

   Just in case anyone thinks I’m “judging” let me please share that as a supervisor in one of London’s most important venues I have seen Rick Ross’ show. I was there when his song, “Blowin’ Money Fast” caused an outbreak of violence as foolish thugs from the balcony threw £20 notes below (probably drug money) in an attempt to act out the song. This caused a riot as people grabbed the cash, the show had to end early and several people were put in hospital.

   Thanks Rick Ross, I’m glad you’re helping bring Satan’s Kingdom to Earth. May God save you before it’s too late. As DMX truthfully said, “It’s Dark and Hell IS Hot” and that’s not being said for comic relief. All you rappers need to think of “Life After Death”.
3. Liberiangirl says:

   August 8, 2012 at 7:48 pm

   
   

   @Matthew Charlery-Smith, You better tell ‘em! They ain’t ready
4. ugh says:

   August 8, 2012 at 9:04 pm

   
   

   First of all. Monica isnot confused. rick ross helped monica onher album rather it sold or not. he even help promote her album. So chill MATTHEW. Shes only returning the favor
5. Matthew Charlery-Smith says:

   August 9, 2012 at 6:30 am

   
   

   @Ugh, The Bible says in James 2:24 that “A person is not considered righteous by faith alone but by the deeds they do.”. It is not possible to be a spirit filled Christian and see such a title, blink and say/do nothing. It is a mockery against God. The Bible also says in 1 Cor 12:3 that no one speaking in the Spirit of God can say “A curse on Jesus”. I therefore find it very concerning how you can have a faith, know someone who opposes it’s teachings and promote it. That’s like saying America has international relations with Iran but then promotes Iranian weaponry and political views. It’s conflicting.

   Anyway, as is the case nowadays, preachers DON’T tell people the truth for fear of them losing their congregation AND the money they bring in. I think it was the same for the pastors of Beyonce’s family (it’s appropriate for 14 year-olds to sing “Boy I Got You Wide Open” yeah?), The Braxtons, Norwoods, and nearly anyone else. Convenient Christianity.

   What keeps me alert. The Bible says, “Without holiness no man will see God”. If that doesn’t make me aware of my lifestyle, what I say and do and how I’ll have to change it then I don’t know what will.

   Short version: Would Jesus promote Rick Ross’ album? *awaits response*
6. Doo Whoop says:

   August 9, 2012 at 8:44 am

   
   

   @Matthew Charlery-Smith the WHOLE music industry is about satanism, unfortunately.
7. You eat cheese says:

   August 9, 2012 at 2:29 pm

   
   

   God don’t exist. Neither do the devil.
8. Matthew Charlery-Smith says:

   August 9, 2012 at 3:27 pm

   
   

   @Doo Whoop Wherever there is the potential for much money Satan will get involved. The whole industry is built on a system that is anti-God, fame, pride, worship, money, self-glorification. I do believe that wherever you are called God can and will cover you, but that comes at the price of patience and humility. Many rush to be famous for some validation and the meet the enemy on the other side.

   It bothers me how I’d hear the original members of Destiny’s Child say that as kids they’d meet with their parents and as a group pray for a record contract. not the will of God, not salvation, not growing in their faith, a contract. They got the contract but we all know how the story ended don’t we: disgruntled axed members, sexually charged images, Jay-Z’s kingdom, Kelly Kompromise and Michelle Where’d-I-leave-Christianity-when-I-joined-the-group Williams.

   Jesus said, “Seek God’s Kingdom first AND His righteousness and everything will be added”. Sadly, we overlook this, fall to coveting (a DEADLY sin, see Garden of Eden) and end up doing things Jesus doesn’t recognise as being his own. See lyrics of No, No, No.
9. Juewelz03 says:

   August 9, 2012 at 6:59 pm

   
   

   I was overly excited for this album and SO disappointed now that its here. I dont what Ross did with this album but I dont like it