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Ask Billboard: Here Are the Nos. 1 & 2 Reasons That the Hot 100 Has Been Historic This Month
Wondering why the Hot 100 has been historic in June? Ask Billboard has the answer.
The leaders: Alex Warren’s “Ordinary”; Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild”; Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want,” featuring Tate McRae; Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther”; Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”; Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile”; and Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control.” Plus, the runners-up: Wallen’s “Just in Case” and “I’m the Problem”; Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things”; and Drake’s “Nokia.” 1, above four former leaders — “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo; “What’s Next” by Drake; “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd; and “Mood” by 24kGoldn, featuring iann dior — as well as two prior No. Generally, when songs are spending relatively less time in the Hot 100’s top 10, more opportunity exists for other hits to enter, increasing the chances that they’ll peak anywhere between Nos.
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