Shakira Blocked From A New No. 1 Hit By K-Pop Superstars
Shakira and Burna Boy's song 'Dai Dai' has reached the number two spot on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart, but was blocked from the top position by BTS. The track serves as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Why it matters
It illustrates the continued dominance of global music collaborations and the significant influence of K-pop fandoms on US music charts.
Hollywood & Entertainment Shakira Blocked From A New No. 1 Hit By K-Pop Superstars 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 30, 2026, 02:45pm EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” surges to No. 2 on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart, becoming the second-bestselling song in the United States after increasing by more than 320% to nearly 7,200 downloads. The World Cup anthem gives Shakira her only No. 2 hit on the purchase-focused ranking and brings Burna Boy to a new career high, but BTS blocks the pair from No. 1 with “Normal.”
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