SZA's deluxe edition of her album SOS has made a significant impact on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, with twelve tracks debuting, including the standout collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, "30 for 30," which has surged to the No. 1 position. This track achieved remarkable figures, amassing 17.5 million official U.S. streams, an airplay audience of 385,000, and 2,000 digital downloads during the tracking week of December 20-26, according to Luminate.
This achievement marks SZA's seventh chart-topping hit on the Hot R&B Songs chart, breaking her tie with Rihanna for the most No. 1s by a woman since the chart's inception in October 2012. This milestone emphasizes SZA's ongoing influence in the R&B genre, showcasing her ability to connect with audiences through her compelling storytelling and emotional resonance.
In parallel, Mariah Carey's holiday classic, "All I Want for Christmas Is You," continues to reign supreme, rising from No. 16 to No. 7 on the Radio Songs chart. This ascent signifies the first time the song has cracked the top tier of this list, further solidifying Carey's status as a music icon. With this latest achievement, Carey has accumulated 24 top 10 hits on the Radio Songs chart, just one shy of tying Drake for the second-most top 10 hits of all time.
Additionally, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has spent 65 weeks on the Radio Songs chart, making it Carey's longest-charting single. The track also maintains its dominance on the Hot 100, Streaming Songs, and Digital Song Sales rankings, reflecting its enduring popularity during the holiday season.