Drake and SZA created quite a splash with their collaboration “Slime You Out”, and this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart reflects its enormous success. This viral hit easily soared to No. 1 in the US, setting several major milestones for both artists along the way.
“Slime You Out” hit No. 1 after attracting 32.6 million streams and 5.2 million radio airplay audience impressions and selling 2,000 downloads during its first week on the chart. It also debuted atop the Streaming Songs chart and R&B/hip-hop charts this week.
“Slime You Out” is Drake’s 12th song to reach the top of the Billboard 100, and this is quite an accomplishment. He tied Madonna and The Supremes for the fifth-most leaders among all acts, in addition to scoring his record-extending eighth song to debut at No. 1.
As for SZA, “Slime You Out” is her second single atop the Billboard Hot 100, following the success of “Kill Bill”. She’s currently the only artist with multiple No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023, and she also reached No. 3 with “Snooze” this week.
“Slime You Out” has been released as the second single from Drake’s upcoming album For All the Dogs, set to be released on October 6.
