Billboard notes that the song has moved past “Hotline Bling,” which previously held Drake’s personal record with 18 weeks at the top. “Janice STFU” has remained at No. 1 since entering the chart in the top position on the May 30 ranking.

During the September 18 through September 24 tracking period, the track generated about 9 million official U.S. streams and reached a radio audience of 15.7 million.

Its 19-week run also ties Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow’s “Industry Baby” for the fourth-longest stay at No. 1 in Hot Rap Songs history.

Drake has previously earned extended chart runs with songs including “God’s Plan,” “In My Feelings,” “The Motto,” and “Best I Ever Had.” His album ICEMAN has also reached 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

The debut arrived after Jimin’s account had already built a sizable audience without any public posts. His first video quickly drew millions of views and strong engagement, reflecting the global attention surrounding his return to social media.

Filmed outdoors near the coast, the clip puts the focus on Jimin’s performance as he moves through the song’s choreography. It also offers fans a fuller look at dance moves connected to Be Mine, which was included on MUSE alongside tracks such as Who and Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.

The TikTok launch adds another personal social media channel for Jimin as BTS continues its activities following the members’ completion of mandatory military service.

While appearing alongside comedian BenDaDonn, the Toronto rapper displayed a platinum Cash Money chain that he said came from Birdman. During the conversation, Drake described Cash Money jewelry as artifacts, framing the pieces as part of a history that remains connected to the people who helped build it.

The discussion also touched on Drake’s collection of jewelry previously owned by Pharrell Williams. Drake acquired several of those pieces at auction and has since incorporated some of them into his music and visuals. The jewelry has become part of an ongoing conversation about memorabilia, ownership, and the cultural history attached to major moments in hip-hop.

Drake also used the livestream to share a music update. He said several previously unreleased songs connected to his FOMO project are expected to reach streaming platforms Thursday. A complete track list was not announced.

Following the awards, Cardi B reacted to the win on Instagram Stories and reflected on the work behind the Safe music video. She noted that she filmed the visual while seven months pregnant, adding another layer to the achievement. She also thanked MTV for the recognition and said she intends to attend the VMAs next year.

The victory gives Safe a notable place in the history of the category. Cardi B and Kehlani became the first collaboration between two women to take home the Best Hip-Hop award.

Safe brought the two artists together for a track that combines Cardi B’s rap style with Kehlani’s R&B vocals. The accompanying video helped give the collaboration a strong visual identity.

For Cardi B, the award adds another milestone to a career already filled with high-profile releases, collaborations, and major music honors.

During a recent livestream, the rapper confirmed that several tracks connected to the project are scheduled to arrive on major streaming services on Thursday, October 1. He stopped short of revealing a complete tracklist, leaving the exact lineup of songs unconfirmed ahead of the release.

FOMO premiered on September 15 and featured around 10 unreleased or reworked tracks paired with new visuals. The music included collaborations involving Don Toliver, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Yeat. One of the songs previewed also featured Drake and Don Toliver revisiting elements of Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas.

It is not yet clear which of the tracks heard in the film will make the move to streaming.

The release adds another chapter to a busy period for Drake, who has continued sharing new music while also preparing for touring activity planned for 2027.

The surprising part came when Jauregui explained that she has already smoked with each of them individually. She recalled one experience with Snoop Dogg in particular, noting that she was younger at the time and felt the effects quickly.

Still, getting everyone together at once would be a different experience. Jauregui made it clear that a group session featuring all four remains an appealing idea, even though she has already crossed each individual name off the list.

The singer was also at the VMAs showing off a distinctive red carpet look. She described the inspiration as Goth Marilyn, combining classic Hollywood glamour with a darker edge.

It was a playful moment from Jauregui during one of music’s biggest nights, mixing celebrity connections with a glimpse of the personality behind her polished appearance.

During the awards show in Los Angeles, Shaboozey opened with Cowgirl, performing inside a Western-style set filled with dancers and cowboy imagery. Gunna then made his entrance in a black carriage for High Noon, their collaboration from Shaboozey’s latest album. The staging continued to build throughout the song, eventually ending with the saloon appearing to go up in flames.

The performance arrived during another busy stretch for Shaboozey. Cowgirl earned nominations at this year’s VMAs for Best Country and Best Cinematography, adding to the attention surrounding his recent music.

High Noon appears on The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, a project that continues Shaboozey’s mix of country influences and contemporary production. He is also taking the music on the road with his Outlaws Never Die Tour, extending the album’s Western themes from the studio to live audiences.

The performance marked Yung Lean and GENER8ION’s first appearance at the awards show. As presented during the broadcast, Lean wore a schoolboy-style outfit while a large group of dancers moved around him in tightly synchronized choreography. The staging also leaned into the surreal energy associated with STORM, including a moment in which Lean smashed a Moon Person trophy.

STORM arrived earlier in 2026 with a short film set at a fictional British boarding school in 2034. Directed by Romain Gavras, the visual features choreography by Damien Jalet and helped give the collaboration a strong visual identity.

The project entered the VMAs with four nominations, including Video of the Year, Best Long Form Video, Best Direction, and Best Choreography. The performance also served as Yung Lean’s U.S. television performance debut.

As Billboard reported, Drake appeared during the September 27 performance and joined Karol G for Ahí, their collaboration released in August. He also performed One Dance, his 2016 hit, for the Houston audience. The appearance followed a growing musical connection between the two stars, including Drake attending one of Karol G’s previous concerts in Toronto.

Ahí has already made an impact on the charts, reaching No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart. The collaboration brings together two artists whose music has reached audiences across multiple genres and international markets.

For Karol G, the Houston appearance added another notable moment to her current run of live performances. For Drake, it marked a surprise return to the stage alongside an artist with whom he has recently developed a visible creative connection.

During a recent interview, the veteran musician called Swift the apotheosis of mediocrity and questioned her strengths as a singer, songwriter, and dancer. He also suggested there is an argument that she has had a negative effect on music. His comments continue a pattern of criticism toward Swift that dates back several years.

Rundgren took a different approach when discussing Lady Gaga. He praised her musicianship and pointed to her classical piano training, drawing a clear distinction between the two artists.

Swift, meanwhile, has previously addressed the broader issue of criticism by acknowledging that listeners are entitled to their own opinions about art.

Her career continues to be defined by major commercial and industry milestones. Swift has accumulated numerous No. 1 albums and remains the only artist to have won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year four times.