October 30, 2025
No Rap Songs in the Top 40 for the First Time in 35 Years
No Rap Songs in the Top 40 for the First Time in 35 Years: Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” Exits Billboard Hot 100 For the first time in over three decades, there are no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 — a surprising and historic moment for the genre that has long dominated global music charts. Billboard confirmed on October 29 that Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s single “Luther,” once seen as one of rap’s last strongholds in mainstream rankings, has officially exited the chart following a rule change that altered how chart placements are calculated. The last












