In a surprising turn of events, rapper Megan Thee Stallion has claimed the top spot on the charts with her hit song 'Hiss'. This achievement marks Megan's first solo No. 1, proving her growing popularity and talent.
However, the success of 'Hiss' didn't come without controversy. The song became the center of an online rap feud between Megan and fellow rapper Nicki Minaj. One particular line in 'Hiss' sparked the feud, as it was widely interpreted as a reference to Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty, who is a registered sex offender. In response, Minaj retaliated with her own diss track titled 'Big Foot', taking aim at Megan's personal tragedies, including the death of her mother and the shooting incident involving Tory Lanez.
Although Megan never directly addressed Minaj, the controversy created a buzz on the internet, with fans and media discussing the feud for days. Amidst all this drama, Megan made a positive announcement on Good Morning America - she will be embarking on a summer tour. Furthermore, she signed an agreement with Warner Music Group and Roc Nation, allowing her to remain an independent artist while enjoying the benefits of label services.
To secure the No. 1 spot, 'Hiss' garnered a staggering 29 million streams, attracted nearly 3 million radio airplay audience impressions, and sold 104,000 downloads, according to Luminate. It also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. This achievement makes Megan the first female rapper in a lead role to start her song at the top of the tally.
At No. 2, Jack Harlow's 'Lovin on Me' continues to hold a strong position on the charts with 75.9 million radio impressions. Taylor Swift's 'Cruel Summer' secures the No. 3 spot, while Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' maintains its peak position at No. 4. The rest of the top 10 includes Tate McRae's 'Greedy' at No. 5, Zach Bryan's 'I Remember Everything' featuring Kacey Musgraves at No. 6, and Doja Cat's 'Agora Hills' at No. 7.
Arriving in the top 10 this week is Benson Boone's 'Beautiful Things' at No. 8. The song amassed an impressive 19 million streams and garnered a striking 800,000 million airplay audience impressions. Boone, who signed with Warner Records in October 2021, has previously debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 with singles like 'Ghost Town' and 'In the Stars'. However, 'Beautiful Things' has proven to have the greatest reach, debuting at No. 15 and now climbing to No. 8.
Closing the top 10 singles, we have 21 Savage's 'Redrum' at No. 9, while at No. 10, SZA's 'Snooze' reigns, having taken home the award for Best R&B Song at the 66th Grammys.
On the albums chart, Morgan Wallen's 'One Thing at a Time' continues its reign at No. 1 for the 18th nonconsecutive week, securing 66,000 equivalent album units. This consistent success demonstrates Wallen's enduring popularity. Following closely, Drake's 'For All the Dogs' claims the No. 3 spot, while Noah Kahan's 'Stick Season' holds strong at No. 4.
Taylor Swift's '1989 (Taylor's Version)' rises to No. 5, as SZA's 'SOS' occupies the No. 6 position. Zach Bryan's self-titled album secures the No. 8 spot, followed by Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' at No. 9 and Wallen's 'Dangerous: The Double Album' at No. 10, completing the top 10 albums of the week.
Overall, Megan Thee Stallion's rise to the top of the charts with 'Hiss' showcases her talent and growing fanbase. While the accompanying controversy fueled online discussions, Megan remains focused on her music and future endeavors. With her upcoming tour and the support of Warner Music Group and Roc Nation, we can expect to see more great things from Megan in the near future.
