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It's been a great week for T.I.

Not only did his album "Paper Trail" debut become his third straight No. 1 album, on sales of 568,000 copies, but he replaced himself at the top of the singles chart. His single "Live Your Life," leaped from 80 to No. 1, knocking his own "Whatever You Like" down to No. 2.

His successes led a big week for debuts on both charts. The top 4 spots on the albums charts were all new entries, with Jennifer Hudson's eponymous debut arriving at No. 2 on sales of 217,000, Robin Thicke's new "Something Else" album starting at No. 3 on sales of 137,000 and James Taylor's new "Covers" album at No. 4 on sales of 95,000. Metallica slid down to No. 5, ending its three-week reign at No. 1.

Long Island rockers Bayside made its highest chart debut ever with its "Shudder" album, its 11,240 sales landing it at No. 52. The album also landed them at No. 7 on Soundscan's Alternative album charts.

On the singles charts, Pink slipped a notch to No. 3 with "So What," Rihanna held at No. 4 with "Disturbia" and newcomer Kevin Rudolf jumps to No. 5 with his single "Let It Rock," with help from Lil Wayne.

PHOTO: T.I. from Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records