Discover the Up-and-Coming Artists That Could Dominate the Hot 100 Charts!

Get ready for the showdown of the century as the ongoing beef between hip-hop titans Drake and Kendrick Lamar reaches a new peak. This feud, which has been going on for over a decade, escalated in March with Lamar’s “Like That,” featuring Future and Metro Boomin, taking shots at Drake and J. Cole. Since then, the rap world has been in a frenzy with diss tracks flying back and forth between Drake, Lamar, and a slew of other heavyweights like The Weeknd, Rick Ross, and Ye (formerly known as Kanye West).

J. Cole, after releasing his response track “7 Minute Drill” on April 5, eventually bowed out and issued an apology. But Drake and Lamar have not backed down, dropping multiple tracks filled with personal attacks, serious allegations, and even threats of violence and pedophilia.

As these artists go head to head, the Billboard Hot 100 is set to be shaken up with several diss tracks making their mark on the charts. Here’s a breakdown of how each track could impact the rankings:

The Ones That Have Already Charted

Four tracks have already made their mark on the Hot 100: “Like That,” “7 Minute Drill,” “Push Ups,” and “Euphoria.” While “Like That” held the top spot for three weeks, J. Cole’s “7 Minute Drill” fell off the chart after being removed from streaming services. The remaining tracks continue to receive airplay on radio, with “Like That” climbing to No. 4 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.

The Ones That Could Chart Next

Five new tracks from Drake and Lamar have been released recently, with three already making waves on streaming services. Despite their mid-week release dates, “Family Matters,” “Meet the Grahams,” and “Not Like Us” have shown promising streaming numbers, hinting at strong Hot 100 debuts. Lamar’s “Not Like Us” even topped the U.S. Spotify charts, showcasing its popularity.

Drake’s “The Heart Part 6,” however, is only available on YouTube, presenting a unique challenge for its chart performance.

The Outliers

While tracks like “6:16 in LA,” “Taylor Made Freestyle,” and “Buried Alive Interlude, Pt. 2” may not have made it to the Hot 100 yet, they still have the potential to shake things up. However, exclusive releases on social media platforms like Instagram pose obstacles for their chart success. The controversial “Taylor Made Freestyle,” in particular, faced backlash from the estate of Tupac Shakur and was subsequently removed.

With the top 10 of the Hot 100 set to be announced soon, all eyes are on the charts to see how this epic showdown between Drake and Lamar will influence the rankings. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Music Nation 365!