Overview
- The long-running streak of rap representation that began after Feb. 2, 1990 ended when the Oct. 25 chart implemented updated recurrent thresholds.
- “Luther,” a 13-week No. 1, was removed in its 46th week after dropping below No. 25 past 26 weeks, alongside seven other top-40 departures.
- The Nov. 1 chart kept the top 40 rap-free as YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “Shot Callin” inched up to No. 43 as the highest-ranking rap title.
- Space remains limited with all 12 tracks from Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holding top-40 positions for a third consecutive week.
- Hip-hop’s market share has softened to about 24% in 2025, with potential movers just outside the top 40 including BigXthaPlug’s “Hell at Night” at No. 50 and Cardi B and Kehlani’s “Safe” at No. 57.