For the first time in over 30 years, there isn’t a rap song on Billboard’s Top 40.Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” was the last rap track hanging onto a spot. The song fell out of the top 100 this week.The song closest to the top 40 is YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “Shot Callin” at Number 44.The last time a rap song wasn’t in the top 40 was February 2nd, 1990, when Biz Markie’s “Just A Friend” was ranked at 41 before rising to be a top 10 hit.
NO RAP SONG IS IN THE TOP 40 FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 30 YEARS
Oct 30, 2025 | 10:13 AM




