Ariana Grande achieves another milestone with her latest hit, “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love),” debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This triumph marks the ninth time the pop sensation has clinched the top spot, cementing her status as a music industry powerhouse. The track serves as the second single from Grande’s critically acclaimed seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine, which also secured the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart, boasting the highest equivalent album units earned in 2024.
Collaborating with the legendary Max Martin and ILYA, who contributed to the song’s writing and production, “We Can’t Be Friends” not only showcases Grande’s vocal prowess but also highlights Martin’s continued dominance in the industry. With this track, Martin sets a new record for the most Hot 100 No. 1s as a producer, with a staggering 25 hits, and leapfrogs John Lennon to hold the second-most No. 1s as a writer, trailing only behind Paul McCartney.
“We Can’t Be Friends” made an impressive entrance with 32.6 million streams and 4.6 million radio airplay audience impressions in its first week, also securing the No. 1 spot on the Streaming Songs chart. Grande’s latest hit, with its compelling lyrics and captivating melody, is a testament to her enduring appeal and innovative artistry in the contemporary music scene.
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