{
  "id": 9366700,
  "title": "Jhené Aiko, Ella Langley, Stella Lefty & More: Highlights of This Week’s Billboard Charts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/jhene-aiko-ella-langley-stella-lefty-more-highlights-of-this-weeks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:08:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/lists/jhene-aiko-ella-langley-stella-lefty-charts-sept-26-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Today marks the latest Billboard chart day, with new rankings unveiled each Tuesday, and Wednesdays during holiday weeks. The September 26 chart reflects the week of September 11-17, according to Luminate data tracker. Among the notable chart stars are Jhené Aiko, Ella Langley, Taylor Swift, Stella Lefty, and Cardi B. Aiko made history by achieving her first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with her debut album, Westside Whimsy, which debuted at 74,000 equivalent album units in the United States. This marks her sixth top 10 entry, with her first being Sail Out, which peaked at No. 8 in November 2013. The new album contributed to 17 tracks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, led by \"So Good\" featuring Kendrick Lamar, which secured the 5th spot. This is Aiko's third top 10 and her first lead single. Kendrick Lamar achieved his milestone 40th top 10 as part of the album. Here are some key tracks from Westside Whimsy on the chart: No. 5, \"So Good\" featuring Kendrick Lamar; No. 11, \"He Belongs\"; No. 12, \"Ghost\"; No. 15, \"Ceiling\"; No. 16, \"Love Bomb\" with Ab-Soul; No. 19, \"Nothing Nice to Say\"; No. 20, \"Like, Whatever\"; No. 21, \"Break\"; No. 23, \"Wild Cat(s)\"; No. 26, \"You\"; No. 29, \"Don't Be That Guy\"; No. 31, \"Lullaby\"; No. 34, \"Neighbors\"; No. 35, \"Mine\"; No. 38, \"Unicorn\"; No. 39, \"I Don't Mind\"; and No. 42, \"Beach Boy.\" For a more comprehensive look at this week's Billboard charts, visit Billboard's Chart Beat hub and sign up for Chart Beat newsletter, among other e-blasts.",
  "summary": "All of Billboard ’s weekly charts update today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jhené Aiko's debut album Westside Whimsy hits No. 1 on Billboard 200.",
    "Ella Langley's song So Good featuring Kendrick Lamar reaches No. 5 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.",
    "Cardi B and Stella Lefty also chart among notable artists this week."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}