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Forbes
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Kendrick Lamar Replaces Drake A At No. 1
It's likely that no matter how much time passes since the end of their public feud, Kendrick Lamar and Drake will always be compared to one another and seen as rivals. The rappers spent part of 2024 trading diss tracks in what turned out to be one of the most high-profile beefs in hip-hop history. Lamar came out on top, thanks largely to his tune "Not Like Us," which didn't just reach No. 1 on the Hot 100, it also earned the rapper both Record and Song of the Year at the Grammys. It's been well over a year since "Not Like Us" seemingly finished the war, but Lamar and Drake are still competing against one another directly on the Billboard charts. Kendrick Lamar Replaces Drake at No. 1 Lamar manages to replace Drake at No. 1 on several Billboard tallies in the United States this week, thanks to his recent collaboration with friend and tourmate SZA. "Luther" returns to the summit on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs rankings this frame. Last period, the collaboration sat in the runner-up spot on the two consumption-based lists, pushed down by Drake's "What Did I Miss?" The Canadian hip-hop superstar's single begins to decline this frame, making way for "Luther" — one of the most popular tunes in hip-hop of all time, according to the charts — to find its way to the summit once more. Drake's Songs Decline as "Luther" Surges On the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally, "What Did I Miss?" drops from No. 1 to No. 3, landing just ahead of Drake's previous smash "Nokia." On the Hot Rap Songs chart, "What Did I Miss?" only steps back one space, while "Nokia" also holds at No. 4 on that ranking. "Luther" Extends Its Historic Reign "Luther" has now ruled both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs rankings for 29 weeks apiece. The tune long ago became the longest-running leader on both tallies, and with every frame it commands the tallies, it adds to its total and Lamar and SZA further their lead over every other hit in the history of those genres.
Forbes
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Disney's ‘Mulan' Returns To Its All-Time Chart Peak
Disney took a major step in diversifying the representation seen in its animated films just before the new millennium with Mulan. The story, which centers around a young woman in ancient China who fights for her family and her country, was well received at the time and has since become a classic. The family film was bolstered by a beloved soundtrack featuring several original songs that stand as some of the best in Disney history, including 'I'll Make a Man Out of You' and 'Reflection.' Now, more than a quarter-century later, the music is still popular. After charming audiences globally when it was first released, the Mulan soundtrack is, surprisingly, back on the Billboard charts. Mulan Reenters the Kid Albums Ranking The Mulan soundtrack has found its way back to the Kid Albums chart, which ranks the most consumed musical projects in America aimed at a young audience. On that tally, Mulan reenters at No. 19. That position marks the title's all-time high on the list. A Rare Appearance for a Disney Favorite Despite being released more than 25 years ago, Mulan has only spent nine weeks on the Kid Albums chart. This frame marks just the ninth time it has appeared on the roster. Mulan is the only title on the 25-spot ranking that wasn't present last time around. There isn't much dramatic movement on the list this week, which is common for the relatively quiet chart. An Oscar Nomination, but No Win Mulan was only nominated for one Academy Award, in the category of Best Original Musical or Comedy Score – which speaks to how the music created for the film was recognized at the time. The nomination honored composer Jerry Goldsmith, as well as Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, who were behind the songs that power the soundtrack. That trio ultimately lost to Shakespeare in Love by Stephen Warbeck. At the time, the Oscars did not have a category for animated films, as that field was only introduced in 2001, when Shrek became the first winner.
