J. Cole has earned his seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as The Fall-Off debuts at the top of the chart dated 21 February 2026.
The project opened with 280,000 equivalent album units in the United States during its first week, according to Luminate.
Strong Streaming And Sales Numbers
Streaming accounted for 166,500 units, representing 169.5 million on-demand streams across official audio and video platforms.
Album sales reached 113,000 units, while track equivalent albums contributed 500 units. The release posts the largest opening week for a rap album since March 2025.
Vinyl Sales Boost Opening Week
Vinyl sales delivered a significant boost, with about 80,000 copies purchased on vinyl, representing roughly 71 percent of total album sales.
This marks the first time a J. Cole album has been released on vinyl simultaneously with digital and streaming formats.
Continued Chart Dominance
The achievement extends J. Cole’s consistent history of chart-topping releases. He previously reached No. 1 with:
- The Off-Season
- KOD
- 4 Your Eyez Only
- 2014 Forest Hills Drive
- Born Sinner
- Cole World: The Sideline Story
Each project debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 upon release.
The Fall-Off Era And Tour Promotion
The Fall-Off has been positioned as a major chapter in J. Cole’s catalogue, with its rollout designed to serve both collectors and streaming audiences simultaneously.
He is currently promoting the album through his ongoing “Trunk Sale Tour 26,” selling and signing physical copies while making surprise campus and city appearances across the United States.
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