The highest-ranked rap song is Cardi B's "Safe" at number 44. Yes, you’ve read that correctly. There are no rap songs listed in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. This has not occurred since 1990, ...

The Billboard Hot 100 chart has long been seen as a measure of success for musicians across all genres, with placement on the list solidifying years of hard work. For the first time in 35 years, ...

During the week of October 25 through November 1, for the first time in 35 years, no rap songs appeared on Billboard’s top 40. For many, it signaled the death knell of hip-hop’s slow, but imminent, ...

Yesterday, Billboard deputy editor and Stereogum buddy Andrew Unterberger published a piece with some confusing implications: On last week's Billboard Hot 100, there were no rap songs in the top 40.

Dave dethroned Taylor Swift to top the UK Albums Chart, becoming the first British rapper with three No. 1 debuts and a vinyl sales record. Dave knocked Taylor Swift off the top of the UK Albums Chart ...

With Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s 13-week Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “Luther” falling off the Hot 100 dated Oct. 25, 2025, there were officially no rap songs in the chart’s top 40 last week. The ...