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BTS Ties The Biggest Rapper On The Charts With A New No. 1

BTS ties Drake for the third-most No. 1s in the history of Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart as "Normal" returns in the top spot.

BTS Ties The Biggest Rapper On The Charts With A New No. 1

BTS has reclaimed the top spot on the Digital Song Sales chart with their new single "Normal," marking their fifteenth No. 1 hit on the ranking. This achievement ties the septet with Drake, who holds the third-most champions in the history of the chart, behind Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj. "Normal" sold a staggering 20,700 downloads, nearly three times the total of the runner-up "Dai Dai" by Shakira and Burna Boy, which sold around 7,200 copies.

BTS's fanbase, known as ARMY, plays a significant role in the group's success on the charts, as they support the group by streaming, watching music videos, and purchasing music in large numbers. The single's return to the top spot also boosts its rankings on the Billboard Global 200, Billboard Hot 100, and Billboard Global Excl. U.S., further demonstrating BTS's worldwide popularity and the power of their fan base.

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