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\nTravis Scott\u2019s label dispute that Sabrina Carpenter beat him to Number One on US album chart https:\/\/t.co\/sIdX6jmPhZ<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 NME (@NME) September 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
After Sabrina Carpenter\u2019s Short N\u2019 Sweet<\/i> album was declared the No 1. album<\/a> over Travis Scott\u2019s Days Before Rodeo<\/i> on the Billboard 200 chart this week, Vulture<\/i> reports that the rapper\u2019s label is disputing the results.<\/p>\n
In a letter obtained by the outlet, Cactus Jack Records reached out to representatives for Billboard and Luminate and alleged that the process behind this week\u2019s albums chart was \u201cunreliable and incomplete.\u201d The label focused on a portion of sales Cactus Jack claimed were not included in Days Before Rodeo\u2019s final number, which could have pushed Scott to No. 1.<\/p>\n
The writer of the unsigned letter claimed they were \u201cnot reaching out as management for an upset artist.\u201d Instead, the note was on behalf of Cactus Jack Records and Scott\u2019s Cactus Jack store.<\/p>\n
The letter continued, saying it \u201cis especially concerning\u201d that the Luminate employee (Nelson Thomas) whom Cactus Jack corresponded with had previously worked for Carpenter\u2019s label, Island Records, alleging he would have \u201ca personal incentive\u201d for Team Sabrina. \u201cOccam\u2019s razor principle dictates the explanation that requires the fewest assumptions is usually correct,\u201d read the letter. According to Thomas’ LinkedIn, he left Island in May 2021, four months after Island signed Carpenter in January 2021. <\/p>\n
\u201cAll of this paints a deeply troubling picture especially given the drastic swing reported,\u201d the letter claims. It concludes by asking Luminate \u201cto give one final consideration\u201d to units in question.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, Luminate stood by its data. \u201cWe are confident that our numbers are correct in accordance with our processes and methodology,\u201d a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
\nWere the charts rigged against Travis Scott? \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n
Travis Scott’s team showed proof of 1,300 units that would\u2019ve earned him a #1, but they were ignored by a Luminate (Billboard data) employee who came from Sabrina Carpenter\u2019s label… conflict of interest? pic.twitter.com\/IMiHat9MFV<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Kurrco (@Kurrco) September 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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\nA Travis Scott rep says their letter about the Billboard 200 was \u201cnever about Travis vs. Sabrina,\u201d but about the \u201cintegrity\u201d and \u201cquestionable tactics\u201d of the charts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis could happen to any artist.\u201d<\/p>\n
More: https:\/\/t.co\/AgNbWhoGHG<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/AgNbWhoGHG<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) September 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Carpenter is expected to remain at No. 1<\/a> for a second week with sales around 158K units.<\/p>\n
Sources:<\/b> 1<\/a> | 2<\/a> | 3<\/a><\/p>\n
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