Nicki Minaj becomes 3rd rapper with most Top 10 hits in Billboard Hot 100 history

Nicki Minaj, renowned as The Queen of Rap, has surpassed eminent rappers like Eminem and Jay Z, securing her place as the third rapper with the most Top 10 hits in the esteemed history of the Billboard Hot 100.

With an impressive total of 23 songs on the Billboard Hot 100's Top 10 list, Nicki Minaj joins the ranks of Drake, who boasts an astounding 68 songs, and Lil Wayne, who holds 25 songs within the Top 10 among rappers.

Originally hailing from Trinidad and now based in the United States, Nicki Minaj is not only a rapper but also a singer and songwriter. With a global record sales figure exceeding 100 million USD, she has firmly established herself as one of the best-selling music artists of our time.

In addition to her latest achievement, Nicki Minaj now shares the title of female artist with the most Top 10 songs in Billboard Hot 100 history, tying with Whitney Houston, the American singer and actress, who also boasts 23 songs on the list, predating Nicki Minaj's success.

Billboard has recognized Nicki Minaj as the top-selling female rapper of the 2010s and has hailed her as the greatest female rapper in history.

Notably, as of June 30, Billboard implemented new guidelines stating that digital download singles from artist webstores, such as Direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms, would no longer be factored into the calculation of the Hot 100 chart.

Despite these changes, Nicki Minaj's impact remains undeniable, as she managed to reach the top of the Billboard charts with her song "Barbie World" securing the No. 7 position. This noteworthy accomplishment stands as the highest chart position achieved by a female rapper to date for a movie soundtrack.