Bruno Mars Replaces Drake At No. 1 And Makes History
Bruno Mars has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with his single 'I Just Might.' This achievement marks his nineteenth week at the top, making the song one of the longest-running leaders in the chart's history.
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This milestone highlights the enduring commercial dominance of Bruno Mars and his unique ability to bridge pop and R&B genres in the modern music industry.
Hollywood & Entertainment Bruno Mars Replaces Drake At No. 1 And Makes History By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Jul 18, 2026, 10:15am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Bruno Mars’s “I Just Might” returns to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, replacing Drake’s “Janice STFU” and earning its nineteenth week on top. The single breaks out of a tie with Drake, Wizkid and Kyla’s “One Dance” and Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow’s “Industry Baby,” standing alone as one of the five longest-running leaders in the ranking’s history.
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