Central Cee has officially claimed the Number 1 spot on the U.K. Official Albums Chart with his highly anticipated debut album, Can’t Rush Greatness. This monumental achievement cements his status as one of the most influential voices in U.K. rap and highlights his growing global impact. The West London rapper continues to break records, shatter barriers, and push the boundaries of British hip-hop on the world stage.

With Can’t Rush Greatness, Central Cee becomes the first U.K. rapper in over a year to top the U.K. Albums Chart. The album’s success extends beyond the U.K., reaching #1 in 71 countries on Apple Music’s Top Albums Chart and securing the top spot on Spotify’s Top Album Debuts: Global, USA, and U.K..

Additionally, the album has stormed to #1 in key international markets, including Germany—making Central Cee the first U.K. rapper to achieve this feat—alongside the Netherlands, Ireland, Norway, and New Zealand. On its release day, the album recorded the highest single-day global streams for a UK rapper in history and reached #15 on Spotify’s Top Global Artists chart.

In the U.S., Can’t Rush Greatness is trending in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200, with projections suggesting it could break the record for the highest-charting U.K. rap album in Billboard history.

Central Cee’s debut album has shattered streaming records, achieving the biggest opening day for a rap album globally in 2025 and the highest streaming day ever for a U.K. rapper on Spotify. Without the three-track cap, the entire album would have charted within the U.K. Top 100 Singles Chart.

Beyond the album’s overwhelming success, Central Cee has simultaneously placed two singles in the U.K. Top 10 for the first time in his career, while also securing his 10th U.K. Top 10 single. Additionally, he has three singles in the U.K. Top 20 as a solo artist, a milestone he previously achieved only through his collaboration with Dave. On Spotify, six tracks from Can’t Rush Greatness landed in the Top 10 Global Song Debuts, further proving his worldwide appeal. Early projections indicate global Week 1 album streams will reach an astonishing 150-160 million.

Recorded across multiple locations worldwide, Can’t Rush Greatness encapsulates Central Cee’s artistic growth, blending raw lyricism, bold production, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. The album boasts an impressive lineup of high-profile collaborations, including:

• “Truth In The Lies” ft. Lil Durk
• “GBP” ft. 21 Savage
• “CRG” ft. Dave
• “Ten” ft. Skepta
• “Gata” ft. Young Miko

The album’s lead single, “GBP” featuring 21 Savage, debuted in the U.K. Top 10, marking the first U.K,. rape single of 2025 to achieve this milestone.

Lyrically, Can’t Rush Greatness explores themes of resilience, success, and personal evolution, providing an unfiltered glimpse into Central Cee’s rise from the streets of West London to global recognition. The album blends hard-hitting anthems, introspective storytelling, and genre-defying collaborations, reinforcing the idea that true greatness cannot be rushed—it is built over time.

With Can’t Rush Greatness, Central Cee continues to redefine U.K. rap’s global standing. His patience, perseverance, and authenticity have led him to this historic moment, proving that U.K. rap can stand tall on the world stage.

Fans can catch Central Cee live as he embarks on his Can’t Rush Greatness World Tour, now on sale at www.centralcee.com.