Is the Hip Hop Industry Dirtier Than the Dope Game?

After years in the game, UGK have finally secured their first #1 album. Their new album, "Underground Kingz", secures the #1 Billboard spot this week on sales of 156,000 units. The album features the lead single "International Player's Anthem" feat. Outkast.

Also debuting big was Atlantic Records artist Plies who comes in at #2 on the charts with his first major label album "The Real Testament". The album sold 91,000 units on the strength of the lead single "Shawty" Feat. T-Pain and a rabid hometown fanbase.

Common slips to #7 during his second week in stores while Fergie and T.I. hang strong in the top 10. Justin Timberlake saw a surge in sales this week as his "Futuresex/Lovesounds" album had a 6% increase in sales.