Hip-hop is back in the Billboard Hot 100 spotlight with Megan Thee Stallion, NBA Youngboy, and Cardi B leading the charge.
Despite a slow year for rap on the charts, hip-hop is showing resilience as several artists make their mark on this week’s Billboard Hot 100. Leading the charge is Megan Thee Stallion, whose empowering single “LOVER GIRL” breaks into the Top 40 at #39, ending the brief drought of rap tracks in the region.
Not far behind, NBA Youngboy continues his chart consistency with “Shot Callin” at #48 and “What You Is” at #78, showcasing his loyal fanbase’s streaming power. BigXThaPlug also earns a major win with “Hell At Night” debuting at #52, while Gunna’s smooth “wgft” lands at #55, and Cardi B lights up the list with three songs — “Safe” (#56), “ErrTime” (#93), and “Outside” (#99).
Elsewhere, Metro Boomin’s “Take Me Thru Dere” hits #71, G Herbo’s gritty “Went Legit” climbs to #76, Trippie Redd‘s iconic “Wish” at #84, and Kid Cudi makes a nostalgic return to the Hot 100 with “Maui Wowie” sitting at #91.
Read the full chart details below.
Highest-Charting Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard Hot 100)
| Rank | Song Title | Artist(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #39 | LOVER GIRL | Megan Thee Stallion | Ends rap’s 2-week Top 40 drought |
| #48 | Shot Callin | NBA Youngboy | Second entry this week |
| #52 | Hell At Night | BigXThaPlug | Rising newcomer |
| #55 | wgft | Gunna | Smooth, melodic flow |
| #56 | Safe | Cardi B | One of three entries |
| #71 | Take Me Thru Dere | Metro Boomin | Dark, cinematic sound |
| #76 | Went Legit | G Herbo | Gritty street anthem |
| #78 | What You Is | NBA Youngboy | Second charting track |
| #84 | Wish | Trippie Redd | Emotional trap vibe |
| #91 | Maui Wowie | Kid Cudi | Nostalgic return |
| #93 | ErrTime | Cardi B | Infectious energy |
| #99 | Outside | Cardi B | Completes her triple entry |
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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