“Hitting the right charts” - Fans react as BTS’ RM & Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Neva Play’ debuts at #1 on Digital Song Sales chart

Neva Play by Megan Thee Stallion and BTS' RM has hit an incredible milestone this week. On September 18, 2024, the song debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Rap Digital Song Sales Chart. This marks Megan’s sixth chart-topping hit and Namjoon's second. Notably, they surpassed iconic rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar to achieve this feat.

With this achievement, the BTS member became the first and only Asian artist in history to have multiple No. 1 hits on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales Chart, cementing his place in the global hip-hop and K-pop scenes.

As this news got out, fans took to social media to applaud the BTS rapper for achievement. An user on X wrote:

"He is hitting the right charts."

Some added the following responses to the previous comment:

"Well that’s correct!" a fan reassuring.

"Smash hit," a fan claimed.

Some other fans added:

"When you are a hit, you are a hit! That music video is just as amazing!" a fan exclaimed.

"Amazing combination! dominating the charts," another fan claimed.

"Collab of the year!!" another fan exclaimed.

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RM and Megan Thee Stallion's Neva Play is busy breaking records

On September 18, 2024, RM and Megan Thee Stallion's collaborative track, Neva Play, achieved a remarkable feat by reaching the No.1 spot on the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales chart. This marks the BTS star's second and highest entry on the chart.

Notably, Neva Play earned RM the record for the biggest debut by an Asian hip-hop artist in 2024, and the second-highest chart entry for any K-pop act this year.

A week prior, on September 11, 2024, Neva Play also topped Amazon's Best Sellers chart across all genres, further emphasizing its wide-reaching impact. The song climbed to No.1 on the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 87 countries, including the U.S., showcasing its global popularity.

The track dominated several Billboard charts, outshining prominent contenders such as Big Dawgs by Hanumankind, Murdergram Deux by LL Cool J featuring Eminem, Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar, and Houdini by Eminem.

Some notable Billboard chart positions and chart names for the song include:

1. #1 Digital Song Sales
2. #1 Rap Digital Song Sales
3. #1 R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales
4. #5 Hot Rap Songs
5. #5 Rap Streaming Songs
6. #6 R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs
7. #7 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
8. #13 Global Excl. US
9. #17 Global 200
10. #36 Hot 100
11. #42 Streaming Songs

Neva Play, an energetic and hard-hitting rap track by BTS leader RM and renowned rapper Megan Thee Stallion, was released on September 6, 2024. The song stands out for its ability to fuse the musical styles of both artists, Namjoon's smooth and hoarse flow with Megan's bold delivery.

Fans have quickly embraced Neva Play for its high-energy beats, lyrics, and dynamic collaboration between the two powerhouse artists. With its rhythm and blend of K-pop and hip-hop elements, the song has created an impression upon the fans, pushing both RM and Megan Thee Stallion further into the global spotlight as a duo.