Toronto rapper Top5, also known as Hassan Ali, has managed to make waves in the music industry despite facing serious legal troubles. Currently awaiting trial for first-degree murder, Top5 has released his highly anticipated 16-track album titled “Pedro Activated.” The release comes alongside a music video for his single “21 Questions,” featuring G Herbo & 6ixBuzz, which was shot within the confines of his jail cell. This bold move showcases Top5’s dedication to his craft and highlights the challenges he faces in maintaining his artistic expression while incarcerated. The music video provides a glimpse into his world behind bars, serving as a testament to his resilience and determination to continue creating music despite his circumstances.

Despite the controversies surrounding Top5, his music continues to resonate with audiences. The recent release of “Pedro Activated” has garnered significant attention, reflected in the numbers. The album’s opening weekend streams reached an impressive 279,523, indicating a strong interest from his fanbase. Notably, Top5 has seen a rise in his popularity, climbing to the 13th position on the RapCap Toronto Listeners’ Top 25 Male Artist chart.

Top5’s number of monthly listeners in Toronto has risen by 2,762, reaching a total of 34,204. This growth signifies the connection Top5 has established with his local fanbase. On a global scale, the rapper’s popularity has improved, with an increase of 36,499 monthly listeners, bringing his global audience to an impressive 130,681.

Top5 has achieved an extraordinary feat with the release of his album “Pedro Activated,” surpassing all expectations and achieving the most successful opening weekend for an independent Toronto artist in 2023. The staggering 279,523 album streams on opening weekend demonstrate the immense support and enthusiasm from his dedicated fanbase. As the music industry takes notice of this remarkable accomplishment, the question arises: Will Top5 receive recognition at Canada’s prestigious Juno Awards? With his undeniable impact on the rap scene and the impressive numbers he has garnered, it will be intriguing to see if the Juno Awards committee acknowledges his talent by honoring him with a nomination.

Top5’s RapCap streams status for “Pedro Activated” is “Authentic,” which means that the streams are from real people and not bots.

Update: As of July 9, 2023 Top 5’s Spotify Monthly Listeners are now 272, 601 and his Toronto Monthly Listeners are now 40,915

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