people really thought itd go platinum? Why are people all of a sudden (or maybe they always thought that) other rappers can do plat so easily just because Wayne did it? Even with tons of promotion, they doesnt mean ur gonna sell even close to that many. Why did Wayne so well, you ask? Hands down, people that dont buy rap albums (and probably didnt download it.) bought it. Heres how it went down
Mom walks into Target/Bestbuy whatever the fuck-
"Oh, that lil wayne guy! joey absolutely ADORES that "lollipop" track!
Your average buyer isnt gonna cop a tech n9ne album. I wish they would, but they dont.