Amid release delays and leaks, "Tha Carter III" became one of the most anticipated releases of 2008. It debuted at number one on the US "Billboard" 200, selling over 1 million copies in its first week which made it one of the fastest-selling albums in the US. It reached sales of 2.88 million copies by the end of 2008 and produced four singles that achieved chart success, including the international hit "Lollipop" and "Billboard" Hot 100 hits "A Milli", "Got Money", and "Mrs. Officer".