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According to Billboard, "Rolling Papers 2" was released on August 24, 2018.
Billboard’s Year-End charts are calculated by tabulating sales, streaming equivalents, and track sales from the specific chart year (in this case, roughly December 2017 through November 2018). Because these charts accumulate data over time, an album released in July faces a disadvantage against albums released in January or February. According to Billboard, "Rolling Papers 2" was released
For reference, here are the year-end positions of similar “weed rap” or independent hip-hop albums from 2018: For reference, here are the year-end positions of
The album moved approximately 80,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. This was a strong showing for Wiz, proving that despite being nearly a decade deep into his mainstream career, his fanbase remained fiercely loyal. The debut solidified the project as a major commercial player, setting the stage for its accumulation of points toward the year-end tally. To get the exact position, I'll tell you
To get the exact position, I'll tell you that "Rolling Papers 2" ended up at position 71 on the US Billboard 200 Year-End chart for 2018.
To the casual observer, the number 119 might seem modest for an album that debuted at number two. However, in the context of the music industry in 2018, this position highlights the sheer volume of hits released that year and the mechanics of chart longevity.