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For more than a decade, Future has stood as a hip-hop powerhouse, setting trends, notching countless hit records and helping shift the sound of popular music with each new album. Ahead of the release of We Still Don’t Trust You — his second Metro Boomin joint album of 2024 — Billboard has put together a brief roundup of the Grammy winner’s most impressive chart achievements.
Future made his Billboard Hot 100 debut back in 2011 with his appearance on YC’s “Racks” (No. 42), which also reached No. 4 on Hot Rap Songs. Since then, the rap superstar has racked up a whopping 185 career entries on the Hot 100, the fourth-most for any artist in Billboard history behind Drake (329), Taylor Swift (232) and Lil Wayne (186).
Of those 185 Hot 100 entries, 15 have hit the top 10, including 2017’s “Mask Off” (No. 5) and 2020’s Drake-assisted “Life Is Good” (No. 2). The “Tony Montana” rapper has also earned three Hot 100 chart-toppers: 2021’s “Way 2 Sexy” (with Drake and Young Thug), 2022’s “Wait for U” (with Drake and Tems) and 2024’s “Like That” (with Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar).
Over on the Billboard 200, Future has notched nine No. 1 titles, including 2015’s DS2, 2022’s I Never Liked You and this year’s We Don’t Trust You (with Metro Boomin). In 2017, with the back-to-back releases of Future and Hndrxx, Future became the first soloist in Billboard 200 history to debut two different albums at No. 1 in consecutive weeks.
With just a few days to go until We Still Don’t Trust You, Future could add a few more major achievements to his impressive Billboard chart history.
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Narrator: Can Future snag another No. 1 album? In anticipation of Future and Metro Boomin’s second collaboration project We Still Don’t Trust You, let’s look back at Future’s Billboard chart accomplishments. This is Billboard Explains: Future’s Success on the Charts. Future’s first chart appearance came thanks to his feature role on YC’s “Racks” in 2011, […]
Saddle up, y’all! Cowboy Carter season is finally in full effect. Beyoncé‘s eighth solo studio album hits digital streaming platforms midnight local time on March 29, and if the success of “Texas Hold ‘Em” is anything to go by, the new LP will add several new hits to Queen Bey’s collection of Billboard smashes.
Beyoncé’s chart history doesn’t begin with “16 Carriages,” or even “Break My Soul.” From girl group anthems by way of Destiny’s Child to era-defining releases such as 2003’s “Crazy In Love” or 2016’s Lemonade, her storied career has impacted practically every Billboard ranking.
She first topped the Billboard Hot 100 with her Grammy-winning group Destiny’s Child. The group — which featured an ever-evolving lineup including Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson — reached the chart’s apex with four different songs: 1999’s “Bills, Bills, Bills” (one week), 1999’s “Say My Name” (three weeks), 2000’s “Independent Women, Part I” (11 weeks) and 2001’s “Bootylicious” (two weeks).
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With Dangerously In Love, her Billboard 200-topping debut solo studio album, Beyoncé collected her first few solo Hot 100 chart-toppers, including her Jay-Z-assisted “Crazy in Love,” which spent eight weeks at No. 1. That album, which also featured the Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Baby Boy” (with Sean Paul), became the first of Beyoncé’s seven solo studio albums to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Should Cowboy Carter also debut atop Billboard’s marquee albums chart, Beyoncé will have launched all of her solo studio albums at No. 1.
Throughout her career, Queen Bey has collected nine solo Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including 2008’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” (four weeks), 2006’s “Irreplaceable” (10 weeks) and 2024’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” (two weeks). Upon release, “Texas” made history as the first song by a Black woman to top Hot Country Songs. Beyoncé has spent 46 cumulative weeks atop the Hot 100, the third-most amongst women behind Mariah Carey (93 weeks) and Rihanna (60 weeks).
Needless to say, Beyoncé’s Billboard chart history is one fit for a queen.
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Narrator: Nobody does it like Beyoncé. The superstar is iconic, and her Billboard chart history proves it. In honor of her new album Cowboy Carter, we’re running down her biggest chart achievements. This is Billboard Explains: Beyoncé’s Reign on the Charts. Fans were first introduced to Beyoncé as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child. The […]
ShakiraSeventeen years later, I still get the references about “Hips Don’t Lie.” ‘Shakira, your hips don’t lie!’ NarratorShakira is one of the hottest Latin artists in the world and her Billboard chart history proves it. In honor of the release of her upcoming album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,’ let’s take a look back at […]
In 2023, Karol G shared her ultimate dream with Billboard: “If you asked me, ‘Karol, what would be your dream?’ That your name be recognized worldwide. That would be amazing.” Fast forward to today, and it’s clear she’s not just dreaming it anymore — she’s living it.
Wednesday (March 6) marks a significant milestone for the Colombian superstar, as she is set to receive the prestigious Woman of the Year award at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards. This recognition makes her the first artist who primarily records in Spanish to claim the honor since the ceremony’s inauguration in 2007 — a testament to her unparalleled impact and influence in the industry.
The Medellín native has not only shattered records, but also solidified her legacy in Latin music and beyond. With an impressive tally of 30 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including top 10 hit “TQG” alongside Shakira, her achievements speak volumes. Yet, it’s on the Hot Latin Songs chart where Karol G’s star truly dazzles. On that tally, she boasts a record-breaking 63 entries — the highest for any female artist. Furthermore, her 26 top 10 hits and eight No. 1s, including chart-toppers such as “MAMIII” with Becky G, “Tusa” featuring Nicki Minaj and “Provenza” highlight her dominance.
In fact, Karol G ranks third in the number of No. 1 hits among women on the Hot Latin Songs chart, trailing behind only Gloria Estefan with 15 and Shakira with 13 each.
“With her immense talent, Karol G has created a movement for women across the globe due to her empowering lyrics and inspiring confidence,” said Hannah Karp, Billboard’s editorial director, when Karol G was announced as the Woman of the Year honoree. “The release of her groundbreaking album Mañana Será Bonito has proven her a force to be reckoned with in both the English and Spanish charts. We are so excited to honor her as Woman of the Year.”
“Karol G has become a global superstar performing in Spanish,” added Leila Cobo, Billboard’s chief content officer, Latin/Español. “It shows that music and artistry are not bound by language or borders, and Billboard recognizes that. This is truly a historic moment for the brand and for Latin music.”
Tickets to attend the Billboard Women in Music Awards presented by Marriott Bonvoy are available to the public. Fans can watch the show on Thursday, March 7, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on billboardwomeninmusic.com.
Karol G:If you ask me what my dream is, what is my main dream? That the world knows your name — that would be awesome. Narrator:Karol G is rocking the Billboard charts, and Billboard‘s Woman of the Year honoree is showing no signs of slowing down. This is Billboard Explains: Woman of the Year Karol […]
Hailing from Bath, England, PinkPantheress has quickly morphed into a global phenomenon thanks to her sleek, catchy blend of U.K. garage, drum and bass and bedroom pop. After a couple of minor hits on TikTok back in 2021, the “Break It Off” singer parlayed her proclivity for viral success into a world-conquering Ice Spice-assisted smash and a terrific debut LP.
An acclaimed producer in her own right, PinkPantheress co-produced every track on Heaven Knows — just one of many reasons she was a clear choice to be honored as Billboard Women in Music‘s Producer of the Year for 2024.
PinkPantheress first made her Billboard Hot 100 debut with the hit single “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2” (with Ice Spice). Although it was just her first entry on Billboard’s marquee singles chart, the track flew all the way to a peak of a No. 3. As “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2” scaled the charts, PinkPantheress’ production contributions netted her a No. 12 peak on Hot 100 Producers.
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Over on the Billboard 200, she has charted a pair of titles. In 2021, her To Hell With It mixtape — which featured early hits “Break It Off” and “Just for Me” — reached No. 73 on the ranking. Two years later, Heaven Knows — her debut album, featuring “Mosquito,” “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2” and “Nice to Meet You” (with Central Cee) — peaked at No. 61. PinkPantheress has also found some noteworthy success on Billboard’s genre charts. On Hot Rock/Alternative Songs, she has four career appearances, including “Break It Off” (No. 30) and the Willow-assisted “Where You Are” (No. 22).
With her career already yielding such impressive returns, it’s clear that PinkPantheress’ Producer of the Year honor is just the beginning for the young multi-hyphenate.
After the video, catch up on more Billboard Explains videos and learn about Peso Pluma and the Mexican music boom, the role record labels play, origins of hip-hop, how Beyoncé arrived at Renaissance, the evolution of girl groups, BBMAs, NFTs, SXSW, the magic of boy bands, American Music Awards, the Billboard Latin Music Awards, the Hot 100 chart, how R&B/hip-hop became the biggest genre in the U.S., how festivals book their lineups, Billie Eilish’s formula for success, the history of rap battles, nonbinary awareness in music, the Billboard Music Awards, the Free Britney movement, rise of K-pop in the U.S., why Taylor Swift is re-recording her first six albums, the boom of hit all-female collaborations, how Grammy nominees and winners are chosen, why songwriters are selling their publishing catalogs, how the Super Bowl halftime show is booked and more.
PinkPantheress:I have two singing voices, double sided, I’ve got I’ve got layers to me. Narrator:She’s a hot artist and celebrated producer — that’s why PinkPantheress is Billboard‘s Producer of the Year honoree, and her chart history proves she is well deserving of the title. This is Billboard Explains PinkPantheress’ impressive chart record. PinkPantheress is a […]
Puerto Rican hitmaker Young Miko is set to be honored with the Impact award at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event on Wednesday, March 6. Just ahead of the ceremony, Billboard takes a deep dive into Young Miko’s chart success, which includes two entries on the Billboard Hot 100. The 25-year-old artist born María Victoria […]