Kanye West's "Carnival" Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, his first in last 13 years

After a wait of 13 years, Kanye West, also known as Ye, triumphantly returns to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 with his collaborative track "Carnival." Featuring rap stars Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti, the song has climbed steadily in streaming numbers and recently claimed the top spot, marking West's fifth No. 1 single in this decade and his first since his feature on Katy Perry's "E.T." in 2011.

Despite controversies surrounding West's behavior, "Carnival" and its parent album "Vultures" have maintained their position in the Top 10 of both albums and songs lists since their release in February. Notably, "Carnival" has led the TikTok Top 50 songs list, underscoring its cultural impact.

With "Carnival," West solidifies his legacy as the only rapper to achieve No. 1 singles in three separate decades, with his chart-topping journey beginning in 2004 with "Slow Jamz." The song's success is evident with 34 million streams and four million audience impressions on U.S.-based radio stations in the past tracking week, according to data from Luminate.

Meanwhile, "Vultures" continues to perform strongly, securing the third position on the Billboard 200 chart with nearly 53,000 equivalent album units earned. However, it's Morgan Wallen's 2023 LP "One Thing at a Time" that dominates the Billboard 200, breaking the record for most weeks at the top for a country album.

As the charts continue to evolve, with titles from Taylor Swift, Drake, SZA, and others maintaining their presence, the debut of Ariana Grande's highly anticipated album "Eternal Sunshine" is expected to shake things up in the upcoming weeks. With Grande's album already making waves as Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day in 2024, the music landscape promises to be dynamic and exciting in the weeks to come.