The Predictions Are In! J. Cole’s Surprise Album ‘Might Delete Later’ Set to Sell…

J. Cole looks set to make a major mark on the US album chart with his latest LP, ‘Might Delete Later.’

Arriving sans any prior notice, the Hip-Hop star’s project brought with it ample buzz – most especially thanks to it housing the track ‘7 Minute Drill,’ a return shot at Kendrick Lamar following the MC’s hit diss ‘Like That’ (with Future and Metro Boomin).

With the first-week forecasts now in, check out how the numbers are stacking up after the jump…

According to Hits Daily Double, the surprise set is on course to premiere on the Billboard 200 with sales of:

140,000-160,000

The range sees Cole’s album – which features the likes of Ari Lennox, Central Cee, and Gucci Mane –  on course to launch at #1 on the coveted count.

However, he’s facing stiff competition from Beyonce’s trailblazing ‘Cowboy Carter’ – which is contending for a second week in pole position.

Stay tuned to see who nabs the top spot in what is shaping up to be a close race to the finish line.