Hot 100: The Weeknd Ties Bruno Mars for Most Top 10 Hits Among Male Vocalists of Color This Century

Bruno Mars made Hot 100 history with the Lady Gaga-led ‘Die with a Smile‘ when it danced to a #3 debut in August 2024 – making him the first male vocalist of color to own 20 top 10 hits on the tally this century.

And while his biggest competition, The Weeknd, failed to match that record with hits from his January 2025-released album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,’ the Canadian hitmaker did so this week thanks to his contribution to Playboi Carti‘s blockbuster set ‘Music.’

‘Rather Lie,’ the ‘Music’ collaboration between The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye) and Playboi Carti (born Jordan Carter), debuted at #4 on this week’s Hot 100.

Beyond penciling Abel in the chart’s history books for lengthening his streak of landing new top 10 hits, it’s also become the Canadian star’s 20th overall top 10 hit (11th since 2020).

Already the recordholder for most top 10 hits acquired this decade among male singers of color, the #4 arrival of ‘Lie’ ties Tesfaye with Bruno for most top 10 hits among male vocalists of color this century.

Among all male singers during the latter timeframe, however, only Justin Bieber has secured more (26).

On the all-time list, Abel, Bruno, and Justin pale in comparison to singers King of Pop Michael Jackson (30), Stevie Wonder (28), and Elton John (27).