Jhené Aiko Earns First-Ever No. 1 Album With 'Westside Whimsy'
Jhené Aiko's new album "Westside Whimsy" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 73,000 equivalent album units, the first chart-topping album of her career. The 20-track project features Kendrick Lamar, Larry June, Ab-Soul and Tyga.
By Kulture Newz Staff·September 18, 2026·1 min read
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The album arrived Sept. 11 and surpasses the No. 2 debut of her 2020 album "Chilombo," which earned three Grammy nominations, according to HipHopVibe. Aiko's win comes six years after her previous studio album.
Chart data showed Aiko ahead of Olivia Rodrigo, Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen in first-week units. The milestone cements Aiko's standing among R&B's most recognizable voices.
