Ariana Grande has once again proven her dominance in the pop music world by scoring her ninth No. 1 hit on the Hot 100 chart with her latest single “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)”. This achievement solidifies her status as one of the most successful female artists in pop music history, having achieved all nine chart-toppers in just over half a decade. Grande first reached the top of the Hot 100 in November 2018 with her single “Thank U, Next,” which marked her first No. 1 and debut at the summit.
Following the success of “Thank U, Next,” Grande continued her winning streak with the release of “7 Rings,” which also debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic in 2020, Grande managed to score three more No. 1 hits that year with “Stuck With U” with Justin Bieber, “Rain on Me” with Lady Gaga, and her solo track “Positions.” In 2021 and 2023, Grande added two more chart-toppers to her impressive tally with her collaborations with The Weeknd on “Save Your Tears” and “Die For You.”
Grande’s nine Hot 100 No. 1 hits place her among the top solo female artists in U.S. history, alongside the likes of Katy Perry and Beyoncé. What sets Grande apart is the speed at which she has achieved this milestone, with Perry and Beyoncé taking longer to reach the same number of chart-topping hits. Perry’s No. 1 hits span from 2008 to 2013, while Beyoncé only recently added her ninth solo smash over 20 years after her first.
Grande’s ability to consistently produce chart-topping singles and maintain her popularity with the American public is a testament to her talent and appeal as an artist. With each new release, she continues to captivate audiences and earn critical acclaim for her music. As she gears up for the release of the upcoming Wicked movies, fans can expect even more hits from Grande in the future as she cements her legacy as one of the most successful women in pop music history.
