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“Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It” Are the Longest #1 Hits By A Female Rap Artist

According to Twitter music account, ChartData, “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It” these two records are the longest running #1 hit that was lead by a female rap artist on the Hot 100’s history. “Bodak Yellow,”ranks at #4 with 3 weeks, and “I Like It,” ranks at #6 with 1 week on the charts.

She’s also the only female rapper to make it twice two #1’s on the charts. Other female rappers that has made it, were Iggy Azealia with “Fancy,” spending 7 weeks on the charts. Lil’ Km, with her collab song, “Lady Marmelade,” spending 5 weeks on the charts, “Truth Hurts,” by Lizzo spending 5 weeks on the charts, “Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Laryn Hill spent 2 weeks on the charts, and the sixth ranking, “I Like It,” has spent a week on the Billboard Hot 100.

Seven Female Rap Acts Have Charted in 2019

There are now seven female rap acts have charted in 2019, tying the record set in 1997 As of 2019, with “My Type” by Saweetie debuting at #81 on the Hot 100, 2019 has seen seven female rap acts chart on the Hot 100.

1997: Lil’ Kim, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Foxy Brown, Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte, Da Brat

2019: Cardi B., Nicki Minaj Megan thee Stallion, Saweetie, Lizzo, City Girls, and Iggy Azealea.

Congrats to all the ladies on their succes for this year, and to continue to flourish and prosper in a male-dominated genre! 🎉