Two weeks ago fans were treated to a serving of ‘Lemon’ – the surprise collaborative effort of rap/production supergroup N.E.R.D. and pop diva Rihanna. Debuting after weeks of speculation, the comeback tune was an immediate hit among critics who not only likened it to some of the group’s better known classics, but also praised Rih for tapping into new corners of her artistry (see: rapped verses).
Shortly after its unveiling, the song shot up streaming and iTunes charts – eventually peaking at #8 on the latter. Now, with a full tracking week of streaming and digital sales behind it, ‘Lemon’ finally makes its debut on the Hot 100.
Curious to see how it fared? Tuck in below to find out…
Hot 100 This Week
The song’s premiere on the Hot 100 comes as Rihanna’s 62nd entry on the Hot 100. Among women, only Aretha Franklin, Taylor Swift, and Nicki Minaj have more.
According to Billboard, ‘Lemon’ acts as N.E.R.D.’s first Hot 100 hit. Click here to read more.