Chart data revealed August 10, 2026, that Tyga’s controversial new project “$TARFACE” — which he openly admitted was built using the Suno AI platform — tanked commercially, moving under 2,000 units in its opening frame. The 12-track project failed to enter Billboard 200, Top Rap Albums, or even Heatseekers. Luminate confirmed 1,800 units with 80% from AI-generated streams flagged.
Tyga announced last week that “$TARFACE” was 90% AI-generated as an experiment, using Suno to create beats and ghost vocals. Fans and peers slammed the move, with Wack 100 calling it “career suicide.” The project was mocked on X with #AIFace trending, and Spotify added an AI disclosure tag. Even Tyga’s own label Last Kings distanced itself.
The flop marks Tyga’s lowest commercial performance since 2012 and reignites debate over AI in hip-hop. With the RIAA pushing for AI transparency laws, $TARFACE is now cited as a cautionary tale. Tyga has not commented since the numbers dropped.
