J. Cole’s modern album, The Fall-Off, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 280,000 equivalent album units.
A Seventh Chart-Topper
This marks J. Cole’s seventh time reaching the top of the Billboard 200. The album’s first-week performance represents the largest for a hip-hop album since Playboi Carti’s MUSIC earned No. 1 with 298,000 units last March.
Born Sinner, released in 2013, initially debuted at No. 2 behind Ye’s Yeezus, but climbed to the No. 1 position during its third week on the chart.
The Fall-Off, which was released on Feb. 6, includes tracks such as “Two Six,” “Bunce Road Blues” featuring Future and Tems, and “Run A Train” with Future.
Trunk Sale Tour Continues
Following the album’s release on Feb. 6, J. Cole began the Trunk Sale Tour ’26, selling CDs directly from the trunk of his Honda Civic. He has already visited cities in North Carolina, Virginia, Atlanta, Silver Spring, Maryland, and New York City, and is scheduled to continue the tour this week.
First-week sales figures for J. Cole’s previous albums include 218,000 units for Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011), 297,000 for Born Sinner (2013), 371,000 for 2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014), 492,000 for 4 Your Eyez Only (2016), 397,000 for KOD (2018), and 282,000 for The Off-Season (2021).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Cole’s latest album?
J. Cole’s latest album is The Fall-Off, released on Feb. 6.
How many No. 1 albums does J. Cole have?
J. Cole has seven No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200.
What is the Trunk Sale Tour ’26?
The Trunk Sale Tour ’26 involves J. Cole selling CDs from his Honda Civic, the same car he used when he was first starting his career in Fayetteville, N.C.
Given J. Cole’s consistent chart performance and innovative promotional strategies, what impact might this album have on the broader hip-hop landscape in the coming months?
