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Common tops the US chart

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Korn comes in at Number Two

Common has topped the US Billboard chart for the first time in his career.

The Chicago rapper's seventh album 'Finding Forever' sold 155,000 copies in its first week, earning it the top slot.

The album features guest appearances from Lily Allen, Kanye West, and William of Black Eyed Peas. West also executive produced the album.

Meanwhile, Korn hit the Number Two spot with 'Untitled', selling 123,000 copies. This is the band's seventh consecutive top 10 album.

--By our Los Angeles staff.
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