Rap's Streak of Success Comes to an End as Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" Falls Off Hot 100 Chart.
For the first time in over three decades, the Billboard Hot 100 chart has been dominated by artists outside of the rap genre. The streak was broken when Kendrick Lamar and SZA's hit single "Luther," which spent a record 13 weeks at the top of the chart, departed from the Top 40 following rule changes that reduced its chart stay to 46 weeks.
The shift in dominance has seen Taylor Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl" take over the space left by "Luther," while other pop and country hits have also entered the fray. Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Kehlani, and Alex Warren are among those who have managed to snag spots within the Top 40.
However, despite this shift, there is still a glimmer of hope for rap fans. YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "Shot Callin," which debuted on the Hot 100 in September, remains just outside the Top 40, currently sitting at number 43. Other rap records like BigXthaPlug and Ella Langley's "Hell at Night" (number 50) and Cardi B and Kehlani's "Safe" (number 57) are still clinging to life, with potential breaks on the horizon.
In a related development, some rappers have managed to find success outside of their primary genre. Tyler, The Creator's "Sugar on the Tongue," which appears on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, has maintained an impressive 14-week chart stay with a peak position of number 41 and currently sits at number 51.
The recent departure of "Luther" marks a significant shift in the landscape of popular music. As the Billboard charts continue to evolve, it remains to be seen how rap will navigate this new terrain and reclaim its spot within the Top 40.
For the first time in over three decades, the Billboard Hot 100 chart has been dominated by artists outside of the rap genre. The streak was broken when Kendrick Lamar and SZA's hit single "Luther," which spent a record 13 weeks at the top of the chart, departed from the Top 40 following rule changes that reduced its chart stay to 46 weeks.
The shift in dominance has seen Taylor Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl" take over the space left by "Luther," while other pop and country hits have also entered the fray. Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Kehlani, and Alex Warren are among those who have managed to snag spots within the Top 40.
However, despite this shift, there is still a glimmer of hope for rap fans. YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "Shot Callin," which debuted on the Hot 100 in September, remains just outside the Top 40, currently sitting at number 43. Other rap records like BigXthaPlug and Ella Langley's "Hell at Night" (number 50) and Cardi B and Kehlani's "Safe" (number 57) are still clinging to life, with potential breaks on the horizon.
In a related development, some rappers have managed to find success outside of their primary genre. Tyler, The Creator's "Sugar on the Tongue," which appears on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, has maintained an impressive 14-week chart stay with a peak position of number 41 and currently sits at number 51.
The recent departure of "Luther" marks a significant shift in the landscape of popular music. As the Billboard charts continue to evolve, it remains to be seen how rap will navigate this new terrain and reclaim its spot within the Top 40.
, it's like the game is changin' and i'm not mad about it lol! Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" was on a roll for ages but now that it's outta the way, other artists are gettin' their moment to shine 
. I mean, Taylor Swift's album is fire 
and Morgan Wallen's pop vibes are infectious 
. But still, we gotta rep our rap legends like YoungBoy Never Broke Again, they're still killin' it outside the Top 40 
. And Tyler, The Creator's "Sugar on the Tongue" is a bop 
, maybe he can bring some of that heat back to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart 
. One thing's for sure, the music game is gettin' more interesting by the day and i'm here for it 
!
! Losing that streak must've been tough 
. But let's keep an eye on those other rappers like YoungBoy Never Broke Again, they're still pushing hard 
.
and I love how YoungBoy Never Broke Again isn't giving up yet 
his "Shot Callin" is still holding strong at number 43. And Tyler, The Creator's "Sugar on the Tongue" is just everything 
it's amazing to see rappers experimenting outside of their genre and finding success in new ways 
Can we see a resurgence of rap's dominance or will pop keep its spot on top? Only time will tell 
and now it seems like rap is being kinda pushed out by pop/country music... what's up with that 
i mean don't get me wrong, taylor swift's album sounds fire but like, where's the love for good ol' fashioned hip hop? 
anyway, i'm loving youngboy's new single tho! 43 is still a great spot and i'm rooting for him to break through 
i mean, Kendrick Lamar's been killin' it for years but now he's fallin' off the radar? 
that "Luther" song was straight fire 
it's like rap's just adaptin' to the times and findin' new ways to thrive 
#HipHopIsNotDead #NewEraForRap
. and now we're told that rap's "streak of success" is over? that's just another way of saying the genre's popularity has waned 
. but let's be real, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" was a solid banger 
. and what about all the other rappers who are still killing it? YoungBoy Never Broke Again is still out here spitting bars 
. I need more info on why rap's losing its grip on the charts before I start jumping to conclusions 
. sources, pls! 
. Plus, Tyler, The Creator's doing his thing in R&B/hip-hop, so that's a plus for the genre 
. Guess we'll just have to wait and see how things play out now... 
and now it's not even in the top 40 anymore 
... it makes sense that something has gotta give when they changed those rule changes, I guess. But at the same time, I'm kinda surprised that rap isn't dominating the charts like it used to, you know? Taylor Swift is still a big deal and stuff 
... maybe rap just needs to evolve or something?
. YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "Shot Callin" is still holding strong at 43 tho 
. But I guess it's only natural for new artists to come up and shake things up 
. And hey, even if rap isn't dominating the Hot 100 chart as much as it used to be, there are still some amazing rappers out there like YoungBoy Never Broke Again who are holding their own 
. I think this is an opportunity for rappers to explore different sounds and collaborate with artists from other genres – it could lead to some exciting new music 
. I mean, we're used to seeing Kendrick and J. Cole at the top of the charts, not some pop star 
and it's cool to see some rappers branching out into other genres, like Tyler, The Creator with that fire R&B track 
we drove all the way to Vegas and I'm still buzzing from the energy of the music festival we attended 
I mean, it's crazy that Kendrick Lamar's streak just came to an end like that! I guess you can't keep your crown forever