The Billboard Hot 100s Top 40 Has No Rap Songs for the First Time in 35 Years

SummaryFor the first time since February 1990 - over 35 years - the Billboard Hot 100s Top 40 contained zero rap songs on the chart dated October 25, 2025The removal of Kendrick Lamar and SZAs luther, due to new chart methodology, precipitated the end of the streakThe highest-ranking rap song was YoungBoy Never Broke Agains Shot Callin, at No. 44, amidst a decline in hip-hops overall market shareFor the first time since February 1990, the Billboard Hot 100s top 40 section contained zero rap song...