Shakira’s Burna Boy-Collaboration “Dai Dai” Remains Atop the Billboard Global Charts

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira is still kickin’ it at the top of the global charts.

The 49-year-old Colombian Grammy-winning superstar’s Burna Boy-collaboration “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” continues leading the Billboard Global 200 for a fourth week and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for a sixth week, despite the fact the World Cup ended on July 19.

“Dai Dai” remains No. 1 on the Global 200 with 56.8 million streams (down 2% week over week) and 9,000 sold (down 44%) worldwide July 24-30, according to Luminate.

It tops Global Excl. U.S. with 48.5 million streams (down 2%) and 6,000 sold (down 32%) outside the U.S.

A week earlier, the song, which became the first official World Cup anthem to lead the lists, surged after Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Madonna headlined the preeminent soccer tournament’s first-ever final halftime show, also featuring Burna Boy, among others, on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., an 11-minute spotlight that included “Dai Dai.”

The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, which began in September 2020, rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.

Chart ranks are based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, as well as download sales, the latter of which reflect purchases from full-service digital music retailers from around the world, with sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites excluded from the charts’ calculations.

Shakira’s Burna Boy-Collab “Dai Dai” Tops Billboard’s Global Charts

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira continues her chart-topping ways…

The 49-year-old Colombian superstar’s Burna Boy-collaboration “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” remains the most popular song in the world, topping the Billboard Global 200 for a second week and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for a fourth week.

It’s the first-ever official World Cup anthem to lead the lists, which began in 2020.

“Dai Dai” is No. 1 on the Global 200 with 43 million streams (up 4% week over week) and 5,000 sold (down 5%) worldwide July 10-16, according to Luminate.

It tops Global Excl. U.S. with 36.7 million streams (down 1%) and 4,000 sold (down 3%) outside the U.S.

The song has benefited from World Cup performances that bookended this edition’s festivities.

Shakira and Burna Boy performed it for a reported 80,000-plus fans at the opening ceremony June 11 at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca.

During the final match of soccer’s preeminent tournament Sunday, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Madonna headlined the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, also featuring Burna Boy, among others, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., an 11-minute showcase that included “Dai Dai.”

The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.

Shakira’s Burna Boy-Collab “Dai Dai” Rises to No. 1 on Billboard Global 200

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira is celebrating her latest global hit…

The 49-year-old Colombian superstar and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” is the most popular song in the world, rising two spots for its first week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200.

It also holds for a third week atop the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.

It’s the first official FIFA World Cup anthem to lead both charts, which began in 2020.

“Dai Dai” drew 41.5 million streams (up 8% week over week) and sold 6,000 (down 4%) worldwide July 3-9, according to Luminate.

Shakira claims her second Global 200 No. 1, after “TQG,” with Karol G, led in its debut week in March 2023. Burna Boy reigns for the first time.

Shakira and Burna Boy performed “Dai Dai” for a reported 80,000-plus fans at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony June 11 at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca. Soccer’s preeminent tournament runs through Sunday, July 19, when Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Madonna are set to take the stage at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., for the first-ever World Cup final halftime show.

“Dai Dai” leads Global Excl. U.S. with 37.1 million streams (up 8%) and 4,000 sold (down 8%) outside the U.S.

Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” Maintains No. 1 Position on Billboard Global 200 & Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Charts

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny remains atop the global charts…

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar’s “DtMF” holds at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, adding a fourth week atop the chart, after it first led for two weeks in January-February 2025.

It concurrently scores its second total and consecutive week at No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S.

Bad Bunny monopolizes the top four spots on the Global 200 and the top three on Global Excl. U.S., a week after he claimed the top five and three ranks, respectively, following his Super Bowl LX halftime show performance February 8 in Santa Clara, Calif., with “DtMF” the closing song in his set.

“DtMF” drew 76.4 million streams (down 28% week over week) and sold 6,000 (down 65%) worldwide February 13-19.

Bad Bunny’s “Baile Inolvidable” holds at its No. 2 Global 200 high; “Nuevayol” repeats at its No. 3 best; and “Tití Me Preguntó” rises a spot, returning to its No. 4 peak.

He performed all four songs at the Super Bowl, with the top three from his 2025 album Debí Tirar Más Fotos; “Tití Me Preguntó” is from his 2022 set Un Verano Sin Ti.

Meanwhile, “DtMF” tallied 52.2 million streams (down 18%) and 2,000 sold (down 45%) outside the U.S. in the tracking week. Bad Bunny also places in the Global Excl. U.S. top five with “Nuevayol,” up 3-2 for a new high; “Baile Inolvidable,” down to No. 3 from its No. 2 best; and Tití Me Preguntó,” which rises 13-5, after hitting No. 4.

Bruno Mars Notches 17th Week at No. 1 on Billboard Global 200 Chart with Lady Gaga-Collab “Die With a Smile”

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bruno Mars is still smiling…

The part-Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s Lady Gaga-collaboration “Die With a Smile” has logged a 17th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

The song also adds a 14th week atop the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. survey.

The ballad first led both lists last September.

“Die With a Smile” continues atop the Global 200 with 90.7 million streams (down 1% week-over-week) and 6,000 sold (down 3%) worldwide April 11-17. At 17 weeks, the song moves to within two weeks of tying the longest No. 1 run since the chart began:

19 weeks at No. 1, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Mariah Carey (2020-25)
17 weeks, “Die With a Smile,” Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars (2024-25)
15 weeks, “As It Was,” Harry Styles (2022)
14 weeks, “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus (2023)
12 weeks, “APT.,” ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (2024-25)

Meanwhile, “Die With a Smile” runs up a 14th week at No. 1 on Global Excl. U.S., with 73.5 million streams (down 1%) and 3,000 sold (up 2%) outside the U.S.

The song ties for the second-longest command in the chart’s archives:

19 weeks at No. 1, “APT.,” ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (2024-25)
14 weeks, “Die With a Smile,” Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars (2024-25)
14 weeks, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Mariah Carey (2021-25)
13 weeks, “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus (2023)
13 weeks, “As It Was,” Harry Styles (2022)

“APT.” keeps at No. 2 on Global Excl. U.S.; “Ordinary” is steady at its No. 3 best; JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” rebounds 5-4 after hitting No. 3; and “Birds of a Feather” backtracks 4-5, after three weeks at No. 1 last August.

The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.

Bruno Mars’ Lady Gaga-Collaboration “Die With a Smile” Tops Billboard Global 200 & Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Charts

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bruno Mars’ global domination isn’t dying down…

The 39-year-old part-Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer-songwriter’s Lady Gaga-collaboration “Die With a Smile” remains atop the Billboard Global 200 chart, adding a 12th week at No. 1.

It also rebounds for an 11th week atop Billboard Global Excl. U.S.

The ballad first led both lists last September.

“Die With a Smile” leads the Global 200 with 116.9 million streams (up 4%) and 9,000 sold (up 17%) worldwide March 7-13.

Nos. 2-4 on the Global 200 hold in place, with ROSÉ and Mars’ “APT.” at No. 2, after 12 weeks at No. 1 starting in November; Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” at its No. 3 high; and Lamar’s “Not Like Us” at No. 4, following four weeks at No. 1 beginning last May.

On Global Excl. U.S., “Die With a Smile” rises 2-1 with 92.3 million streams (up 2%) and 4,000 sold (up 17%) outside the U.S. March 7-13.

“APT.” descends to No. 2 after a record 17 weeks atop Global Excl. U.S. beginning in November.

The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.

Bruno Mars Breaks Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart with ROSÉ-Collaboration “APT.”

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bruno Mars is making history on the global charts…

The 39-year-old part-Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar and ROSÉ’s “APT.” claims a record-breaking 15th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.

The team-up, which in November debuted as the stars’ second leader each on the list, one-ups Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” for the longest command in the chart’s four-year-plus history.

Meanwhile, Mars’ Lady Gaga-collaboration “Die With a Smile” rebounds for a ninth week atop the Billboard Global 200 chart, and its first since October.

“APT.” holds atop Global Excl. U.S. with 103.9 million streams (down 4% week-over-week) and 11,000 sold (up 5%) outside the U.S. January 31-February 6.

Lady Gaga and Mars’ “Die With a Smile” keeps at No. 2 on Global Excl. U.S., following eight weeks at No. 1 starting last September;

On the Global 200, “Die With a Smile” returns to No. 1, from No. 2, with 131.1 million streams (up 3%) and 16,000 sold (up 61%) worldwide. The ballad won the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance, while Gaga and Mars performed a cover of the Mamas & the Papas’ “California Dreamin’” as a tribute to Los Angeles during the Grammys.

“Die With a Smile” spent its first eight weeks at No. 1 on the Global 200 in September-October and ends a 15-week break from the summit, the longest such gap in the chart’s archives, excluding Mariah Carey’s seasonal “All I Want For Christmas is Christmas.”

ROSÉ and Mars’ “APT.” drops to No. 2 on the Global 200 following 12 weeks at No. 1 beginning in October.

Bruno Mars’ ROSÉ-collaboration “APT.” Logs 13th Week at No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bruno Mars still has global game…

The 39-year-old part-Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar’s collaboration with ROSÉ, “APT.,” rules the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for a 13th week.

“APT.” crowns Global Excl. U.S. with 111.5 million streams (down 7% week-over-week) and 10,000 sold (down 11%) outside the U.S. January 17-23.

The team-up, which in November debuted as the stars’ second leader each on the list, ties for the second-longest command in the chart’s four-year-plus history, matching the reigns of Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” (2023) and Harry Styles’ “As It Was” (2022).

The only song that has led longer is Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” with 14 weeks at No. 1 since 2020.

Meanwhile, Mars’ collaboration with Lady Gaga, “Die With a Smile,” keeps at No. 3, following eight weeks at No. 1 starting in September.

The Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart ranks songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.

Bruno Mars’s Rose-Collaboration “APT.” Notches Seventh Week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Global Charts

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

It’s Lucky No. (Week) 7 for Bruno Mars…

The 39-year-old part-Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s hit ROSÉ-collaboration “APT.” leads the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts for a seventh week each.

The song debuted as the stars’ second leader on each survey.

“APT.” rules the Global 200 with 149.9 million streams (down 7%) and 18,000 sold (down 13%) worldwide November 29-December 5.

The hit now boasts seven of the top eight global streaming weeks among songs released in 2024:

224.5 million, “APT.,” ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, Nov. 2
207.5 million, “APT.,” Nov. 9
176.8 million, “Fortnight,” Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone, May 4
162.2 million, “APT.,” Nov. 16
160.6 million, “APT.,” Dec. 7
149.9 million, “APT.,” Dec. 14
146.4 million, “APT.,” Nov. 23
132.7 million, “APT.,” Nov. 30

“APT.” concurrently tops Global Excl. U.S. with 132.6 million streams (down 6%) and 12,000 sold (down 7%) outside the U.S. November 29-December 5.

Mars and Lady Gaga’s “Die With a Smile” holds at No. 2 on Global Excl. U.S. following eight weeks at No. 1 starting in September.

The Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.

Bruno Mars Notches Sixth Week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Global Charts with ROSÉ-Collaboration “APT.”

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Bruno Mars’ latest single can’t be evicted…

The 39-year-old part-Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s hit ROSÉ-collaboration “APT.” continues to rule both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts for the sixth consecutive week.

The song debuted as the stars’ second leader on each survey.

“APT.” tops the Global 200 for a sixth week with 160.6 million streams (up 21% week-over-week) and 20,000 sold (up 49%) worldwide November 22-28.

The duet debuted with 224.5 million global streams and logged 207.5 million in its second frame, becoming the first title since the chart started to have amassed at least 200 million streams globally in multiple weeks.

“APT.” also now boasts six of the top seven streaming weeks on the Global 200 among songs released in 2024:

5 million, “APT.,” ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, Nov. 2
5 million, “APT.,” Nov. 9
8 million, “Fortnight,” Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone, May 4
2 million, “APT.,” Nov. 16
6 million, “APT.,” Dec. 7
4 million, “APT.,” Nov. 23
7 million, “APT.,” Nov. 30

Lady Gaga and Mars’ “Die With a Smile” holds at No. 2 on the Global 200, following eight weeks at No. 1, the most for any song this year, beginning in September. It drew 115.7 million streams (up 1%) worldwide Nov. 22-28 and has tallied over 100 million streams globally in each of the last 13 weeks, the longest such streak since the chart began.

“Die With a Smile” also holds at No. 2 on Global Excl. U.S. following eight weeks at No. 1 starting in September.

The Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.

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