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Future’s “Wait” pays off as the rapper’s hit single “Wait for U,” featuring Drake and Tems, breaks the record for the most weeks in the top 10 on Billboard’s Rap Airplay chart.
The single, which won a Grammy Award for best melodic rap performance on Feb. 5, captures an unprecedented 40th week in the top 10 despite a 4-5 decline and 7% drop in weekly audience, according to Luminate.
With a 40th week in the top 10, “Wait” surpasses Pop Smoke’s “What You Know Bout Love” as the track with the most weeks in the Rap Airplay top 10. The late Pop Smoke set the mark on the chart dated Oct. 2, 2021, as “Know” ranked at No. 10 for its 39th week in the upper tier.
As the leaderboard shuffles, here’s a look at the tracks with the most weeks in the top 10 of Rap Airplay since the list began in 1999.
Weeks in Top 10, Song Title, Artist, Year(s) in Top 1040, “Wait for U,” Future featuring Drake & Tems, 2022-2339, “What You Know Bout Love,” Pop Smoke, 202138, “Back That Thang Up,” Juvenile featuring Mannie Fresh & Lil Wayne, 1999-200038, “Suge,” DaBaby, 2019-2038, “Baddest,” Yung Bleu, 2 Chainz & Chris Brown, 2021-2237, “Power Trip,” J. Cole featuring Miguel, 2013-1436, “For the Night,” Pop Smoke featuring Lil Baby & DaBaby, 2020-2134, “Girls Want Girls,” Drake featuring Lil Baby, 2021-2234, “Big Energy,” Latto, 2021-2234, “Super Gremlin,” Kodak Black, 2022
During its recordbreaking stay, “Wait” captured 18 weeks at No. 1 on the Rap Airplay chart to claim the second-longest run in the chart’s history. It trails only the 19-week reign for Kid Ink’s “Show Me,” featuring Chris Brown, in 2014.
The combination of three radio favorite artists has proven an irresistible teamup for radio programmers and listeners alike. Since its release in April 2022 on Future’s I Never Liked You album, “Wait” has dominated the artists’ home radio R&B/hip-hop format and led to breakthroughs in other arenas. “Wait” racked up a record 16 weeks at No. 1 on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and is nearing the all-time top 10 mark there, too. Plus, it led to Future’s biggest Pop Airplay success as a lead act with its No. 20 peak, as all three of his higher-peaking songs featured him alongside core pop acts: Maroon 5’s “Cold” (No. 8), Taylor Swift’s “End Game,” also featuring Ed Sheeran (No. 10) and Ariana Grande’s “Everyday” (No. 18).
The radio juggernaut has also boosted Tems’ appeal in the radio world. Between featured turns on “Wait” and Wizkid’s 2021 smash “Essence,” which ruled R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay for 27 weeks, the Nigerian singer-songwriter quickly became a favorite at the radio format. The two titans helped generate interest in her own work, with “Free Mind” the top beneficiary. The song, first released on her 2020 EP, For Broken Ears, improved in streams and led to a radio campaign of its own. It clearly worked – this week, “Free Mind” sits at No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for a sixth week.
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“Ghosts Again,” Depeche Mode’s first single since 2017, debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart, powered by Twitter, dated Feb. 18.
Billboard’s Hot Trending charts, powered by Twitter, track global music-related trends and conversations in real-time across Twitter, viewable over either the last 24 hours or past seven days. A weekly, 20-position version of the chart, covering activity from Friday through Thursday of each week, posts alongside Billboard’s other weekly charts on Billboard.com each Tuesday, with the latest tracking period running Feb. 3-9.
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“Ghosts” was released Feb. 9. Despite just one day of data toward the latest tracking week, it not only earned a No. 1 debut on Hot Trending Songs but is also bubbling under Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart.
It’s the first taste of music from Memento Mori, the band’s 15th studio album and first since 2017’s Spirit. Due March 24, it’s the group’s first LP since the death of keyboardist Andy Fletcher last year.
Further appearances for “Ghosts” are expected on the Billboard charts dated Feb. 25.
Future’s “I’m Dat N***a,” from his 2022 album I Never Liked You, follows at No. 2. Its surge in activity is owed to a viral social media post showing LeBron James playing the song after he broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record on Feb. 7.
New music from Gracie Abrams, BSS, Linkin Park, Luke Combs and more also appears.
Keep visiting Billboard.com for the constantly evolving Hot Trending Songs rankings, and check in each Tuesday for the latest weekly chart.
Paramore’s reunion could net the pop-punk veterans a U.K. chart crown.
Hayley Williams, Zac Farro and Taylor York reunited on This Is Why (via Atlantic), their six album and first since 2017’s After Laughter. It could also be their first U.K. No. 1 in nearly a decade.
Based on sales and streaming data reported by the Official Charts Company, This Is Why is the clear leader at the midweek stage. It’s currently out-selling its nearest rival, You Me At Six’s Truth Decay (Underdog), by more than two-units-to-one.
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If it maintains its trajectory, This Is Why will follow Paramore’s Brand New Eyes (from 2009) and Paramore (2013) to the top of the chart.
You Me At Six’s Truth Decay, No. 2 on the Official Chart Update, should give the Surrey, England rock outfit a seventh top 10 entry.
The Rolling Stones, meanwhile, are rolling to a 42nd top 10 appearance with their live hits retrospective GRRR! Live (Mercury Studios). It’s on track for a No. 6 debut.
Several winners from last Saturday’s 2023 BRIT Awards should see gains on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, published Friday (Feb. 17). Harry Styles’ third studio album Harry’s House (Columbia) is on course to climb 12-3 after collecting album of the year, while British group and best new artist winners Wet Leg could reenter the top 40 with their chart-topping eponymously titled debut. Wet Leg (Domino Recordings) is at No. 33 on the Official Chart Update.
Finally, a string of reissues look set to peak positions on the national chart. Scottish alternative rock outfit Mogwai has a pair of re-issues on track for new highs — 1997 debut Mogwai Young Team (at No. 12 via Chemikal Underground), and their sophomore LP Come On Die Young (No. 24).
Also, Gary Numan’s new wave act Tubeway Army could see their 1978 self-titled debut beat its previous best. Tubeway Army (via Beggars Banquet) blasts into the midweek chart at No. 13, ahead of its No. 14 peak position from 1979.
S Club 7 are bringing it all back for a reunion tour of the U.K. and Ireland.
The original seven members — Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh, Hannah Spearritt, Jo O’Meara, Jon Lee, Paul Cattermole and Tina Barrett — will set out for a 25th anniversary nostalgia trip later in the year.
As it stands, the British pop outfit will play 11 arena dates, scheduled to kick off Oct. 13 at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena, then visit Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Dublin, Cardiff and more cities, before wrapping Oct. 28 at London’s The O2.
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“After eight years it feels amazing to announce that we’re reuniting and performing together again,” reads a statement from the reunited group.
“We’re so excited to bring the S Club party back to our fans across the country to celebrate 25 years of S Club 7,” the message continues.
“We can’t even believe it’s been so long. Music and friendship have always been at the core of everything that we’ve ever done. We hope everyone can join us for one big party.”
Tickets will be available to the public from Friday (Feb. 17).
Formed in 1998 by pop svengali Simon Fuller, S Club 7 went on to become one of the U.K.’s biggest pop bands of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Along the way, the seven-strong act landed four U.K. No. 1 singles (“Bring It All Back,” “Never Had A Dream Come True,” “Don’t Stop Movin’” and “Have You Ever”) and a No. 1 album with 2000’s 7.
Fans will remember that they also starred on the family sitcom Miami 7/S Club 7 in Miami, about seven friends who relocate to Miami in search of fame, playing exaggerated versions of their own personalities. (The show aired on ABC Family in the United States.)
The group disbanded in 2003, with Stevens going on to enjoy a high-profile pop career in her homeland, bagging five top 10 singles, including No. 2s for “Sweet Dreams My LA Ex” (2003) and “Some Girls” (2004).
Then, in 2014, the singers joined forces once more to perform for the BBC Children In Need appeal. The reunion gathered pace when a U.K. tour was booked the following year.
More on the 2023 tour will be revealed at a press conference Tuesday morning (Feb. 14), streamed live on Instagram and YouTube.
Got a question about the tour? Comment below and two lucky fans will get their question answered at tomorrow’s Press Conference, streaming LIVE on Instagram and YouTube Tuesday 14th February at 11am GMT 📣📣📣 pic.twitter.com/54vvk9QJ2N— S Club 7 (@SClub7) February 13, 2023
Miley Cyrus should take the bouquet once again in the U.K. chart race, as “Flowers” (via Columbia) takes a considerable early lead.
Cyrus’ latest hit is “flying” on the midweek chart, the OCC reports, and is well-placed to snag a fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, when it’s published late Friday (Feb. 17).
“Flowers” is easily Miley’s longest-reigning No. 1 in the U.K., beating the single-week runs for her previous leaders “We Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball,” both from 2013.
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Also on the latest chart blast, PinkPantheress could pounce to a new peak position — and a career high — with “Boy’s a liar” (Warner Bros). The tune, which is juiced-up by the release of a remix featuring rising U.S. rapper Ice Spice, lifts 15-4 on the Official Chart Update.
The BBC Sound of… 2022 winner has three top 40 singles to her name, with “Boy’s a liar” last week giving her a first-ever top 10 appearance.
Meanwhile, Coi Leray’s viral number “Players” (Uptown/Republic Records) is shuffling up the chart, and is on the verge of giving the U.S. rapper a first top 10. It’s up 12-11 on the midweek survey.
Finally, Linkin Park makes a noteworthy impact on the chart blast with “Lost” (Warner Bros), a previously unreleased track which features vocals from the band’s late leader singer Chester Bennington.
It’s set to appear at No. 16 on the chart blast, for the nu metal act’s 18th U.K. top 40 appearance. “Lost” is one of six unreleased songs on Meteora 20, the 20th anniversary edition of their sophomore album. Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition will be released through Warner Records on April 7.
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As Billboard / VIBE’s 50 Greatest Rappers of All-Time list continues to spark debate amongst fans and rappers on social media, Missy Elliott expressed her gratitude about making it into the top 20 with during a chat with Billboard.
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“Oh man, being on a list like that with the names I saw, sometimes you still have to pinch yourself,” says Missy, who entered the tally at No. 19. “Sometimes, even if you think you’re great, you still look around and see so many icons and legends in this list, and you’re just humbled to be a part of that list. And to be in the top 20 when talking about that many people. I am blessed. I am thankful, and yeah, it feels good. It most definitely feels good, especially when you work hard. I was thinking of something Lil Wayne said the other night along the lines of just being acknowledged. That is everything to an artist.”
Missy also just participated in the GRAMMY’s HipHop50 performance, which included a sea of heralded icons including Grandmaster Flash, LL Cool J, Ice-T, Nelly, Run-D.M.C., GloRilla and many more. From a fan perspective, it was a one-of-a-kind experience for Missy, who relished watching some of her favorites perform as much as she loved sharing the stage with them.
“It was such nostalgia because I remember sitting in my living room and watching Public Enemy and Eric B. and Rakim and De La Soul and [Queen] Latifah and Salt-N-Pepa and once again, just like that [Billboard] list I am a part of this 50-year hip-hop tribute. And I tell you — this is no lie — no matter how many awards or accolades I have collected, I still pinch myself when I’m in those spaces because those people are so legendary to me,” she said.
On Sunday night (Feb. 12), Missy starred alongside Jack Harlow in a Doritos Super Bowl commercial that left the “First Class” MC similarly starstruck. “[She’s] completely down to Earth and an open book,” raved Harlow about Elliott. “She left me inspired.”
You can watch the full commercial here.
Post Malone has found out the hard way that facial tattoos don’t always open doors.
During a visit to Australia’s west coast on the weekend, Posty was reportedly denied access to QT Perth’s rooftop bar because his ample ink apparently didn’t meet the venue’s dress standards.
“They turned me away for my tattoos,” the “Rockstar” singer told The West Australian. “I’ve never really experienced anything like that.”
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The venue’s dress code prohibits “face, neck, and offensive tattoos” – the first two of which Posty has in abundance.
The 5-star QT hotel has since apologized for sending the rap star packing.
“At QT, we aim to welcome everyone and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. QT has been recognized for this for many years,” reads a statement issued to Daily Mail Australia.
“However, on Saturday night, our third-party security did not exercise the appropriate discretion and we take full responsibility for this. We sincerely apologize to the individuals affected.”
Malone’s night wasn’t ruined.
After he was rejected, Malone headed to the nearby 18 Knots rooftop bar, and spent his time mingling with fans and even buying them drinks, the newspaper reports.
Malone has been opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers on their six-date stadium tour of Australia, produced by Live Nation, which wrapped up Sunday (Feb. 12) at Perth’s Optus Stadium.
The U.S. rapper’s fourth and latest studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache, peaked at No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart following its release in June 2022. Toothache marked his third top 10 debut in Australia, with his previous albums Hollywood’s Bleeding (from 2019) and Beerbongs & Bentleys (2018) both bowing at No. 1 in the week of release.
Did anyone catch that Rihanna show when a football game broke out on either side of it? Wild stuff. But while the eyes of the world were on the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and the Eagles-Chiefs game that also happened alongside it, Billboard was backstage, on the field, on the concourses and under the stadium itself catching as much of the behind-the-scenes action as possible.
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3:15: Jordin Sparks — who is from Arizona, and whose father, Phillippi, played nine years in the NFL for the Giants and Cowboys — stopped by the field to tell Billboard about the Rihanna songs she was most looking forward to seeing (“Wild Thoughts,” “Run This Town,” “Umbrella”) and her new single, “Stadiums.” “I grew up around sports and football, my dad played, so I know how important it is to have a good song to pump you up before you come out in these moments,” she said.
3:25: Isiah Pacheco came over to help pump up the Chiefs fans by the sideline ahead of the game — and would have probably been glad to have seen Paul Rudd wearing a Pacheco jersey on the sidelines, chatting it up with a small crew of people before the game got underway.
5:05: Jay-Z is in the house, Lil Uzi Vert is here and GloRilla just walked past Gate 2 on the main concourse of the stadium — but Chiefs fans also gave a huge cheer to Tech N9ne, a son of Kansas City who has made it a point to build an industry around himself in his hometown rather than move to a more industry-connected hip-hop center, when he was shown on the big screen.
5:25: Any fan who could pull themselves away from the action on the field could walk outside to see some two hundred people milling around wearing puffy canvas suits with black plastic drapes over their heads and shoulders, waiting for the call — and trying to hang onto their drapes as the wind began whipping around Glendale.
5:54: At the two minute warning of the first half, the big group of dancers moved inside the stadium and down a back causeway to the field level, where everyone gathered around the one TV on the wall to try to catch a glimpse of what was happening on the field — and whether or not Patrick Mahomes’ ankle was injured as badly as it seemed at the time. The final two minutes of the game took almost 30 minutes of real time — minutes that were spent pacing in the depths of the stadium without much else to do before the main show began.
6:22: It is hard to overstate just how high in the air Rihanna and her dancers were and how relatively small those platforms were. From the field level, it was absolutely terrifying how high they were — and with the noise of the crowd and the fireworks, not to mention the show itself, absolutely terrifying. But that’s why Rihanna is one of the best to do it.
6:41: Press was very quickly ushered off the field following the performance — and encountered the troupe of marshmallow-clad dancers in the back causeway once again. The dancers, understandably relieved and jubilant that it was over, got a big ovation from everybody who walked past. The dancers also got to take the escalators back up — a small but well-earned perk, as everyone else trudged up the ramps.
8:08: As the inevitable Mahomes gut punch closes in, Eagles fans around the concourse completed a remarkable 26-minute turnaround: from questioning the existence of religion itself, to pure elation at the excellence of Jalen Hurts, to utter, depressing despair. As they filed out of the stadium minutes later, one fan was heard lamenting about the Eagles performance, “Rihanna was better than everyone on the field except for [tight end Dalls] Goedert.”