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10K views · 49 reactions | Billboard has chosen Nas' 'Illmatic' as the No. 1 greatest rap album of all time.  In the ninth episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, Damien Scott and Kyle Denis break down the top 10. Plus, they discuss Kendrick Lamar’s music video for “Not Like Us,” how Shaboozey was able to get his first No.1 on the Hot 100 with “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and more! | Billboard | Facebook

16K views · 697 reactions | Billboard News: Is your favorite track one of Billboard's top Hot 100 hits of 2021?  Watch our roundup: | Billboard | Facebook

For the first time in 35 years, the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 features zero rap songs following the exit of #KendrickLamar and #SZA’s song “Luther.” The departure comes after #Billboard implemented a rule change that altered its retention criteria: songs must now hit certain thresholds, such as top 5 within 78 weeks or top 25 within 26 weeks, to remain on the chart. “Luther” dropped off despite finishing at No. 38, because it “failed to reach No. 25 after 26 weeks on the chart.” The absence of ra

690K views · 155K reactions | J-Hope's "Arson" hits No. 1 on the Hot Trending Songs chart, powered by Twitter, for the first time.  #BillboardNews | Billboard | Facebook