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If first-week projections are accurate, Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy' is on pace to win the sales race against Lil Nas X's 'Montero.'

September 22, 2021 LNX is now expected to open at No. 2. Lil Nas Xs Montero was originally projected to move 130,000-140,000 first-week units Those projected numbers fell in recent days, and now the Georgia-raised entertainer could fall short of securing the #1 album in the country. According to HitsDailyDouble , Montero racked up around 125,000 units in its opening week. However, Drakes Certified Lover Boy was reportedly able to bring in another 156,000 in its third week. If those totals are accurate, Certified Lover Boy will remain at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart for a third consecutive week. Montero is presently expected to debut at #2 on the album rankings. HitsDailyDoubles sales projections can be imprecise as compared to the final Billboard count. The official Billboard 200 chart will be revealed on Sunday. Read more