Lil Uzi Vert‘s latest track, “What You Saying,” has ascended to the top of Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart. This marks a significant achievement for the artist, cementing the song’s popularity. The climb to number one on the Hot Rap Songs chart for UZI VERT reflects strong performance across multiple metrics.
Chart Dominance Achieved
“What You Saying” advanced from the second position to claim the No. 1 spot on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The track’s ascent was largely fueled by significant streaming gains. It garnered 11.9 million U.S. streams during the January 2–8 tracking period, an increase of 23% from the previous week, as reported by foxy99.com. This streaming surge also propelled the song across other major Billboard charts.
Expanding Reach and Influence
Furthermore, “What You Saying” is demonstrating considerable crossover appeal. The song is also showing strong performance on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. It moved up to No. 14 on the Hot 100, showcasing its broader market penetration. Additionally, the track climbed to No. 44 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. Radio support has also become a factor, contributing approximately 853,000 audience impressions. This marks Lil Uzi Vert‘s third leader on the Hot Rap Songs list.
Fashion and Music Intertwined
Beyond its chart success, the song has been associated with fashion-forward visual content. Lil Uzi Vert discussed fashion-driven concepts behind videos for tracks like “Chanel Boy” and “What You Saying” in recent interviews. The artist expressed interest in a potential future in fashion design. Lil Uzi Vert told Vogue, “We thought it would be cool to imagine an alternate universe where instead of me being a beloved rapper, I am a beloved fashion designer.” The artist added, “It makes sense for me to have a music video inspired by the world of fashion, as I have always been an avid fashion fan and collector from a very young age.” This blend of music and fashion helps maintain Lil Uzi Vert‘s presence in popular culture
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