Olivia Rodrigo's debut album outsold Ariana Grande's album positions
According to chart data:
Ariana's Positions: 1,113,000 units since release
https://twitter.com/chartdata/status/1383875591514968069?s=20
Olivia's Sour: 1,862,000 units since released
https://twitter.com/chartdata/status/1445148366216777733?s=20
Now we know why the Arianator on this forum is so threatened by Olivia, she is out performing their idol Ariana.
Also: Olivia Rodrigo creates history as 'drivers license' beats Ariana Grande’s 'thank u, next' for most single-day streams
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/olivia-rodrigo-creates-history-as-drivers-license-beats-ariana-grandes-thank-u-next-for-most-single-day-streams/articleshow/80246801.cms
How can a "fad" like Olivia be out performing the great Ariana right out of the gate?