Nas latest album King’s Disease II debuted at number-three on the US Billboard 200, becoming Nas’ highest charting album in nine years, and his 15th top 10 entry on the chart. The album also debuted at number-one on US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and sold 56,000 total album-equivalent units within its first week of release. King’s Disease II’s first week sales number topped the sales of its predecessor, which sold over 47,000 copies and debuted at number five on the Billboard 200. It also performed well internationally, reaching the top 10 in Canada and Switzerland, becoming Nas’ highest charting album in the latter region.
