According to billboard.com with a 15th week at No. 1, Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee’s smash, featuring Justin Bieber, moves to within a week of tying the record for the most time spent on top.
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, becomes just the second single to reign for at least 15 weeks in the 59-year history of the Billboard Hot 100, as it leads the list (dated Sept. 2) for a 15th frame. Only Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day” has spent more time at No. 1: 16 weeks, in 1995-96.
“Despacito” can additionally now boast the honor of the longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1 of the 21st century, as it passes three other singles that each ruled for 14 weeks since 2000 (see list, below).
“Despacito” further claims the longest run at No. 1 for a primarily non-English language hit all to itself, eclipsing (to use the word of the day) the 14-week rule of Los Del Rio’s “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” in 1996. “Despacito” additionally rewrites the mark for the longest stay atop the Streaming Songs chart: also 15 weeks.
Beyond “Despacito,” Cardi B bounds from No. 8 to No. 3 on the Hot 100 with her debut hit “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” and Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” ties the record for the most weeks (32) spent in the top 10.
