For the first time in over two years, hip-hop has taken the top two positions on the Billboard 200 chart, with Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s “Vultures 1” at No. 1 and Yeat’s “2093” at No. 2, as of February 24. This marks a significant comeback for the genre, which last achieved this feat on October 30, 2021, with albums by Young Thug and Drake.
Despite a 122-week gap without simultaneously holding the first and second spots, hip-hop has continued to be the most-streamed genre, demonstrating its lasting appeal and influence. This recent chart success underscores the genre’s resilience and ongoing evolution, reaffirming its dominant position in the music industry.