BREAKING NEWS
OK LogoPHOTOS

Thanks, Pete! Ariana Grande FINALLY Gets Her First Billboard Hot 100 Number One

ARIANA
Source: Getty

Nov. 13 2018, Updated 4:54 p.m. ET

Link to FacebookShare to XShare to Email

Ariana Grande has finally topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts, as her latest single "Thank U, Next" debuted at number one thanks to a super strong showing in streams and sales. Read on for all the details.

Article continues below advertisement

Watch!

A1
Source: Getty

Not only is it her first time at number one, but she's also the first woman to debut there since Adele did five years ago with her monster hit "Hello".

Article continues below advertisement
A2
Source: Getty

The closest she's come to the top spot was in 2014 with her song "Problem" that featured Iggy Azalea. It hit number two.

Article continues below advertisement
GettyImages 1060176612
Source: Getty
MORE ON:
Ariana Grande

"Thank U, Next" officially ends the 7-week run that Maroon 5 & Cardi B had with "Girls Like You" at number one.

Article continues below advertisement
GettyImages 1052834126
Source: Getty

It took the multiple VMA winner 35 entries to reach the pole position. The song, where she references several past relationships including Pete Davidson and Big Sean, dominated in streams and sales after only 5 days of being released, making it an easy victory on the charts.

Article continues below advertisement

Ariana tweeted her excitement about it on Monday by saying "yeeeeeee baby’s first number one."

GettyImages 1035735428
Source: Getty

Are you happy that Ariana debuted at number one? Sound off in the comments. 

Advertisement

Want OK! each day? Sign up here!

Opt-out of personalized ads

© Copyright 2024 OK!™️. A DIVISION OF EMPIRE MEDIA GROUP INC. OK! is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.