After XXXtentacion’s untimely death, his music continues to reach more and more new fans and touch a few new hearts. After over 1 billion streams and topping the Billboard 200, Sad from his second studio album ? has hit Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This is a coveted spot, usually home to tracks by the likes of Cardi B, Drake, the Migos, etc. – an achievement any young artist would have wanted to enjoy. XXXtentacion is the first rapper to earn a No. 1 spot after their death since the late Biggie Smalls with Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems in 1997.
Billboard 100 spots are determined through consideration of all-genre streaming, radio airplay and digital sales data. Now that his fan base is growing, his accolades may continue to grow.
The new Billboard 100 list will be published tomorrow.