Doja Cat Matches Two Music Icons in Rhythmic Airplay Milestone with "Jealous Type"

Doja Cat’s latest single “Jealous Type” has just claimed the summit of Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart, marking a significant moment in her chart legacy. The track’s ascent from No. 4 to the top spot this week delivers the rapper-singer her twelfth No. 1 on this particular chart, aligning her achievement with two legendary figures: Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj, who each hold the same number of victories on the same ranking.

The Rhythmic Airplay Landscape: Where Doja Cat Now Stands

When examining female artists alone, the hierarchy becomes clear. Rihanna dominates with 17 No. 1 entries on the Rhythmic Airplay chart, sitting comfortably ahead of the trio now featuring Doja Cat, Beyoncé, and Nicki Minaj—all locked at twelve apiece. Beyond gender classifications, Drake commands the overall record with 43 No. 1 hits, roughly double Rihanna’s total. The Weeknd follows with 16, while Chris Brown holds 15. Usher, Bruno Mars, and Lil Wayne each possess 13 chart-toppers, positioning them one rung above Doja Cat’s current standing.

“Jealous Type” Extends Its Reach Across Multiple Charts

The impact of “Jealous Type” stretches beyond the Rhythmic Airplay benchmark. On Billboard’s Radio Songs chart—arguably the most challenging airplay ranking—the single climbed three positions to reach No. 13, establishing a new career high on that particular roster. Meanwhile, the track maintains No. 9 on the Pop Airplay chart and continues gaining modest ground on the Hot 100, demonstrating broad commercial momentum across multiple audience segments.

A Remarkable Track Record on Rhythmic Airplay

What stands out about Doja Cat’s trajectory on this chart is the consistency. Among all her songs that have charted in the top 10 on Rhythmic Airplay, only four failed to reach the summit, and notably, half of her entire Rhythmic Airplay entries have peaked at No. 1. Her complete list of rulers includes “Say So,” “Kiss Me More” (with SZA), “Need to Know,” “Woman,” “Best Friend” (with Saweetie), “You Right” (with The Weeknd), “I Like You (A Happier Song)” (with Post Malone), “Agora Hills,” “Paint the Town Red,” “Vegas,” “Freaky Deaky” (with Tyga), and now “Jealous Type.”

The Album Era Context

“Jealous Type” serves as the lead single from Doja Cat’s project Vie, which arrived in late September. Despite launching within the top five on the Billboard 200, the album itself has already disappeared from the charts entirely. However, her earlier project Planet Her—home to many of her signature hits including “Kiss Me More,” “You Right,” “Need to Know,” and “Woman”—remains in circulation, recently dipping to No. 181 on the Billboard 200. Should Planet Her hold its position for one more week, it will achieve a four-year tenure on the album ranking.