Judeline and Rusowsky's 'BbY WOW' Hits Billboard No. 1 with Karol G: A Chart-Topping Success Story
Judeline and Rusowsky achieve their first Billboard No. 1 hit with the song "BbY WOW" featuring Karol G, which has climbed from No. 5 to the top spot on the Hot Latin Songs chart. The track's success is attributed to a significant increase in streaming numbers, with 6.1 million official on-demand streams in the U.S. during the tracking week of Aug. 14-20. This surge in streams has also propelled the song to No. 34 on the overall Streaming Songs chart and to the top position on the Latin Streaming Songs list.
Expressing their disbelief at the rapid success of "BbY WOW," Judeline shared their gratitude towards Karol G for the opportunity and the fans for embracing the song. The track's swift rise to the top of the charts in the U.S. has been a surreal experience for the artists, who are still processing the achievement. Karol G, on the other hand, secures her 11th No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart with this collaboration, becoming the first artist in almost two years to replace themselves at the summit.
The last artist to achieve this feat was Bad Bunny in January 2025. Karol G's previous collaboration with Drake, "AhÃ," falls to No. 4 on the chart following a decline in streaming numbers. The Hot Latin Songs chart factors in streaming data, radio airplay, and digital sales to determine rankings. In addition to their success on the Hot Latin Songs chart, Judeline and Rusowsky also claim their first No. 1 on the Hot Latin Rhythm Songs chart with "BbY WOW," further solidifying their impact on the music scene.
The song's success extends beyond the Latin charts, as it climbs to No. 38 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, marking Karol G's highest ranking in two years. On the global front, "BbY WOW" makes a significant impact, jumping to No. 37 on the Billboard Global 200 chart with 17.9 million streams in the U.S. It also debuts at No. 41 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart with 11.9 million streams from international listeners. The charts dated Aug. 29, 2026, will be updated on Billboard.com on Aug. 25, providing fans with the latest chart news and updates.
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