Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" has dropped off the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in nearly four decades, leaving no rap songs above No. 40 - a milestone not seen since 1990.
The song, which spent 13 weeks at the top of the chart, marked the end of an era in hip-hop dominance on mainstream radio. Its exit paves the way for alternative artists to take over the coveted slots. Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl," meanwhile, has taken its place at No. 1, while other non-rap tracks like Morgan Wallen and Olivia Dean continue to climb.
While there are still rap songs lingering around the periphery - with YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "Shot Callin" inching closer to breaking into the Top 40 - they're struggling to make inroads amidst stiff competition. Records by artists like Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ravyn Lenae have secured spots on the chart.
However, there are some glimmers of hope for rap fans: Cardi B and Kehlani's "Safe" at No. 57 remains in contention, while BigXthaPlug and Ella Langley's "Hell at Night" is still riding high at Number 50.
Interestingly, artists like Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat are experiencing success outside of rap genres. The former's "Sugar on the Tongue" has made a respectable mark on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the latter's song "Jealous Type" has retreated to No. 57.
As the landscape shifts, it remains to be seen how long these alternative artists can maintain their grip on the Top 40 - and what the future holds for rap fans in particular.
The song, which spent 13 weeks at the top of the chart, marked the end of an era in hip-hop dominance on mainstream radio. Its exit paves the way for alternative artists to take over the coveted slots. Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl," meanwhile, has taken its place at No. 1, while other non-rap tracks like Morgan Wallen and Olivia Dean continue to climb.
While there are still rap songs lingering around the periphery - with YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "Shot Callin" inching closer to breaking into the Top 40 - they're struggling to make inroads amidst stiff competition. Records by artists like Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ravyn Lenae have secured spots on the chart.
However, there are some glimmers of hope for rap fans: Cardi B and Kehlani's "Safe" at No. 57 remains in contention, while BigXthaPlug and Ella Langley's "Hell at Night" is still riding high at Number 50.
Interestingly, artists like Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat are experiencing success outside of rap genres. The former's "Sugar on the Tongue" has made a respectable mark on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the latter's song "Jealous Type" has retreated to No. 57.
As the landscape shifts, it remains to be seen how long these alternative artists can maintain their grip on the Top 40 - and what the future holds for rap fans in particular.
... Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" was straight fire 
and now it's just gone 
... I mean, I guess alternative artists are taking over now 
but what about the rap fans? We're getting screwed out of our spot on the charts 
... still holding out hope for Cardi B & Kehlani tho 
I mean, can you believe Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" just got knocked off the Billboard Hot 100 chart? It's like his flow was getting stale or something 
. But seriously, it's an era change, and now it's all about those alternative artists trying to slay the game 
. Like, Taylor Swift at No. 1 is pretty lit 
!
. It's like hip-hop is branching out and exploring new sounds. The problem is, it feels like rap itself is getting pushed aside. Like, Cardi B and Kehlani's "Safe" might be hanging in there at 57, but what about the actual rap songs that are getting lost in the shuffle? 
It's like we're living in a world where hip-hop isn't even cool anymore 
. It's dope to see artists like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber makin' waves in the music scene. I mean, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" was on fire for a hot sec, but it's only natural that other genres would get some love too 
. The game is changin', and I'm excited to see what other surprises are in store for us! 
). Cardi B and Kehlani's "Safe" might be clinging to its spot at No. 57 for all we know... but who knows if anyone's even listening by then 
it was like a part of my hip-hop history, you know? but at the same time, I think it's awesome that other artists are getting a chance to shine! Taylor Swift's taking over and that's no bad thing - she's been killing the game for years 
. and yaaas, Tyler, the Creator is killing R&B with that "Sugar on the Tongue" track 
. anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this changes the landscape of hip-hop & what other surprises we get... 
think its cool that other artists r doin well in diff genres like Tyler, the Creator & Doja Cat 
. any way, I think this shift in the chart is a good thing for music diversity 
It's crazy to think that no rap song has been above No. 40 since 1990! I'm both sad and relieved at the same time... it's a big change for hip-hop, but also kinda cool that artists like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber are getting some love on the charts 
. Don't get me wrong, Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" is fire 
. It's cool to see Taylor Swift up there and all, but it's still weird to think about rap songs not being on top of the chart anymore 
. The whole scene is changing, and it'll be interesting to see how long these new faces can hold onto their spots 
.
Taylor Swift! But for real though, this shift is kinda cool? I mean we need some new faces on the Billboard chart. Maybe this means more room for underground rappers to shine? Like what happened with Cardi B and Kehlani's "Safe" - still holding strong at 57 
... that's like a beacon of hope for rap fans right now. Tyler, the Creator's getting love from the R&B side too, which is dope