Cardi B and Kehlani's 'Safe' Soars to No. 1 on Billboard's Rhythmic Airplay Chart
Cardi B achieves her 10th No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart with her song "Safe," featuring Kehlani, climbing to the top spot on the chart dated Nov. 8. The track surpassed their previous collaboration, "Ring," which peaked at No. 2 in November 2018. "Safe," released by Atlantic Records, was the most-played song on rhythmic radio stations in the U.S. for the week of Oct. 24-30, earning the Greatest Gainer title for its significant increase in plays.
With this latest achievement, Cardi B joins a select group of artists who have reached 10 No. 1 hits on the Rhythmic Airplay chart since its inception in 1992. Drake leads the pack with 43 chart-toppers, while Rihanna follows with 17, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits by a female artist. Cardi B's previous No. 1 hits on the Rhythmic Airplay chart include "Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)," "No Limit," "Finesse," "Be Careful," "I Like It," "Please Me," "WAP," "Up," and "Outside."
Kehlani, the featured artist on "Safe," also celebrates her second No. 1 on the Rhythmic Airplay chart, following her recent success with "Folded." The song has not only topped the Rhythmic Airplay chart but also marked Kehlani's first No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and a top 10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100. "Safe" continues to make waves across various charts, securing the top spot on the Rap Airplay chart and climbing to number 6 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
The success of "Safe" extends beyond radio airplay, as the song has also made significant gains on the Radio Songs chart, reaching number 21 with over 24.2 million in audience across all radio formats. The collaboration between Cardi B and Kehlani has proven to be a hit across multiple platforms, solidifying their positions in the music industry.