Travis Scott‘s record label, Cactus Jack, has recently been in the spotlight for more than just its musical achievements.

In a dramatic turn of events. Travis Scott’s record label has openly disputed Billboard‘s latest album chart rankings.

Scott’s Cactus Jack label took issue with the placement of his highly anticipated project. Days Before Rodeo, which debuted at No. 2 on the charts, just behind Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet.

This move has led to a heated conversation within the industry. And many questions the accuracy of the data and the fairness of the rankings.

In a letter addressed to Billboard and their data partner, Luminate. Travis Scott’s label argued that the reported numbers were not only incomplete but also unreliable.

The label emphasized that a significant portion of the sales were left unaccounted for. According to their internal data. It would have propelled Days Before Rodeo to the No. 1 spot.

Furthermore, the missing units, roughly 1,000, could have made a substantial difference in the outcome of the chart race.

On the surface. This may seem like a typical case of a label fighting for its artist. However, Travis Scott’s record label brought attention to some deeper issues regarding how Billboard compiles its data.

According to the letter. A last-minute surge in orders for Days Before Rodeo which included several deluxe editions was not reflected in the official tally.

These editions were released strategically towards the end of the tracking period. But due to shipping delays, the sales weren’t counted in time.

The record label contended that the missing sales, when added to Scott’s total, would have resulted in a clear victory over Carpenter.

Initially, Cactus Jack was confident. This is because, early numbers showed an 11,000-unit lead for Scott.

However, once indie retail sales were factored in. Carpenter surged ahead. The Cactus Jack team also questioned the weighting of Carpenter’s indie sales. They implied that it had been over-represented.

What makes this dispute even more intense is Travis Scott’s record label’s claim of a potential conflict of interest within Luminate.

According to the letter. A former employee of Island Records, who now works for Luminate, may have had undue influence over the final tally.

While these are just allegations at this point. They have added a layer of intrigue to an already complex situation.

Luminate, for its part, has stood by its methodology and numbers. The group issued a public statement asserting confidence in the accuracy of the reported figures.

The company maintained that the data was compiled according to industry standards. And that no errors were made in the process.

Nevertheless, this isn’t the first time Travis Scott’s record company has found itself in a heated competition for the top spot on the Billboard charts.

In 2018, Scott’s Astroworld famously beat out Nicki Minaj‘s Queen to debut at No. 1. But it was a move that Minaj did not take lightly.

At the time. She accused Scott of using bundle deals and selling merchandise alongside his albums to inflate his numbers.

Now, Carpenter has made a similar accusation. She called out Scott for releasing multiple deluxe versions of Days Before Rodeo to boost sales.

Regardless of the outcome. This incident highlights the ongoing debate within the music industry about how album sales are tracked and reported.

With streaming, physical sales, and bundle deals all contributing to an artist’s total. The system is more complex than ever before.

Well, Travis Scott’s record label may not have secured the No. 1 spot this time. But they’ve certainly brought attention to the intricacies and potential flaws in the current chart system.