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Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' Returns to No.1 on Billboard 200

The country star's album climbs back to the top of the U.S. chart for a 14th non‑consecutive week, moving 80,000 units in the week ending July 30.

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Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' Returns to No.1 on Billboard 200
Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' tops the Billboard 200 again, logging 80,000 units for a 14th non‑consecutive week at the summit. Photo by billboard.com
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  • 1‘I’m the Problem’ returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 for a 14th non‑consecutive week.
  • 2The album logged 80,000 equivalent units, driven largely by streaming activity.
  • 3A new single and the conclusion of Wallen’s stadium tour boosted the album’s visibility.

Morgan Wallen’s album ‘I’m the Problem’ is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Fans will note that the record reclaimed the summit for a 14th non‑consecutive week on the chart dated Aug. 8, stepping up from No. 3 the previous week. In the tracking period that ended July 30, the album moved 80,000 equivalent album units in the United States, a rise of 7% over the prior week, according to Luminate.

Chart resurgence and sales figures

The latest numbers break down into 78,000 streaming‑equivalent units, reflecting a 6% increase and translating to roughly 80.88 million on‑demand official streams. Album‑sale figures rose 31% to 1,500 units, while track‑equivalent sales added about 500 units, up 8%. By comparison, Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ held the No. 2 spot with just under 80,000 units, down 8%.

Other releases also made headlines on the Aug. 8 chart. Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MÁS FOToS’ climbed to No. 2, marking its fifth non‑consecutive week in the top ten and its first No. 1 appearance in nearly eight months. Meanwhile, Charli XCX’s new album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ entered at No. 3 with 78,000 units, the singer‑songwriter’s fourth top‑10 entry and her biggest debut week to date.

Tour momentum and new single boost

Part of Wallen’s renewed chart strength ties to the fresh single “Been by Now,” which dropped on July 24, the first day of the chart’s tracking week. Though the track does not appear on the album, its release sparked renewed media attention. Wallen first performed the song live on July 18 at the Baltimore stop of his Still the Problem Tour.

The stadium tour, which launched in April, wrapped on Aug. 1 in Philadelphia, giving fans a final chance to hear the new material in person. The upcoming Aug. 8 chart will be posted in full on Billboard’s website on Aug. 4, offering a complete view of the week’s rankings.

Frequently asked questions

How many non‑consecutive weeks has Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' topped the Billboard 200?

It has reclaimed No. 1 for a 14th non‑consecutive week as of the chart dated Aug. 8.

What total equivalent album units did 'I'm the Problem' move in the week ending July 30?

The album logged 80,000 equivalent album units, including 78,000 streaming‑equivalent units.

Which album held the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200 when Morgan Wallen returned to the top?

Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MÁS FOToS’ rose to No. 2, marking its fifth non‑consecutive week in the top ten.

What new single did Morgan Wallen release that helped boost his album's chart position?

He released the single “Been by Now” on July 24, sparking renewed media attention and supporting the album’s resurgence.

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