BigXthaPlug's Better Over Time just debuted at No. 1 on Top Rap Albums, his first time at the top of that chart. It also opened at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. Here's the units, his new peak on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and a guide to the tracks.

Where Better Over Time Debuted on Billboard

Better Over Time debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart dated November 14, with 35,000 equivalent units. It also opened at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. It's BigXthaPlug's first No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums chart.

Top Rap Albums ranks the week's best-selling and most-streamed rap albums. This is his fourth entry on that chart, and the first to reach the top.

The Billboard 200 result matches his previous best. He had also hit No. 7 on that chart before.

How Many Units Better Over Time Earned

Units are how Billboard counts a week of music. They mix streams and sales into one number.

The album's 35,000 units split into 29,000 from streaming activity and 6,000 from album sales. Streaming did most of the work.

Before release, HITS Daily Double projected a No. 7 debut with about 33,000 units. The final Billboard number came in a bit higher at 35,000.

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BigXthaPlug's New Peak on the R&B/Hip-Hop Chart

The album launched at No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. That's a new career high for him there.

So the week had three wins: No. 1 on Top Rap Albums, No. 7 on the Billboard 200, and a career-best No. 2 on this chart.

Who Guests on the 18 Tracks

The album has 18 tracks and a long guest list. Here's who shows up:

That's rappers and singers on one project. Ava Max, Leon Thomas and Fridayy are the sing-heavy names to look for.

Singles to Play First

If you're new to the album, start with the singles. All three came with videos.

Those give you a quick feel for the album before you go through all 18 tracks. You can also try it in VibeSynced and watch the songs move with the beat.

Release Date, Label and Runtime

The album came out on October 30, 2026, through UnitedMasters. It runs about 42 minutes.

That's 18 tracks in under three-quarters of an hour. Most songs are short and quick to get through.

Expanded Edition Adds a LITE Remix

On November 2, an expanded version added a "LITE" remix with Lil Wayne and Belly Gang Kushington. That's the new addition to the album.

If you only heard the first version of "LITE," the remix is worth a listen.

(More: more recent rap album chart news.)

Listen to BigXthaPlug on VibeSynced

BigXthaPlug's album mixes rap with big guest moments and a few singing features. VibeSynced turns that into visuals you can watch.

Tap one to jump straight into the app with that particle already running.

Best match

City

A neon nighttime cityscape that fits a late-night play of "BURN."

Play in VIBESYNCED

Or try

  • GalaxyA pulsing particle vortex that works well for "I Like It."
  • VortexA swirling tunnel for the high-energy "LITE" remix.

BigXthaPlug Better Over Time FAQ

Is Better Over Time BigXthaPlug's first No. 1 album?

It's his first No. 1 on Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart. On the Billboard 200, it opened at No. 7.

What was BigXthaPlug's previous Billboard 200 peak?

His previous peak was No. 7. The new album matched it.

Who released Better Over Time?

It was released through UnitedMasters on October 30, 2026.

How long is Better Over Time?

It has 18 tracks and runs about 42 minutes.

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