The Billboard Hot 100 chart dated March 3, 2018, marked a significant moment in pop culture, defined by a massive collaboration taking over the airwaves and the continued dominance of a country-pop crossover hit.
The Top 10 Here is the official Top 10 for the week:
Chart Highlights
Notable Trends This chart week is a perfect snapshot of the transition period of 2018. It featured established superstars like Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran, the rise of streaming giants like Post Malone (#6 with "Rockstar"), and the introduction of future pop mainstays like Dua Lipa (#7 with "New Rules"). Additionally, the Kendrick Lamar and SZA track "All The Stars" from the Black Panther soundtrack was making waves in the Top 10, reflecting the massive cultural impact of the film's release.
For the week of March 3, 2018, the Billboard Hot 100 was dominated by
, whose hit single "God's Plan" held the #1 spot for its fifth consecutive week. The chart reflected a strong presence of pop and hip-hop collaborations, with Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars maintaining high positions. Top 10 Singles (Week of March 3, 2018) God's Plan
"God's Plan" has held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the past three weeks. God's Plan The Middle
Chart Breakdown: Drake’s Dominance Continues (March 3, 2018) The music world in early 2018 belonged to one man:
. For the week ending March 3, the 6God held onto the throne for a fifth consecutive week with his viral smash "God's Plan".
While the top of the chart remained steady, we saw significant movement in the Top 10, fueled by the massive success of the Black Panther soundtrack and crossover country-pop hits. The Top 10 Countdown
The week’s top singles showcase a diverse mix of hip-hop, pop, and acoustic ballads: Meant to Be
The track reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2017, Rexha ( Bebe Rexha ) achieved significant success with her ( Meant to Be God's Plan
The Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending March 3, 2018, was defined by a historic dominance from Drake, a cross-genre explosion from Bebe Rexha, and the continued global success of Ed Sheeran. This particular week highlighted the shift in how streaming data began to permanently reshape chart longevity. The Top 10: Week of March 3, 2018
The upper echelon of the chart remained remarkably steady this week, with the entire top five holding their positions from the previous period.
"God's Plan" – Drake: This track spent its fourth consecutive week at No. 1. It would eventually go on to lead for 11 weeks total, fueled by record-breaking streaming numbers.
"Perfect" – Ed Sheeran: A former No. 1 that remained a staple in the top two for months, bolstered by various remixes including versions featuring Beyoncé and Andrea Bocelli.
"Finesse" – Bruno Mars & Cardi B: This 90s-inspired remix held strong at No. 3. Its success was partially attributed to its viral In Living Color-themed music video.
"Havana" – Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug: After previously reaching No. 1, this global hit remained a top five fixture. Cabello also released her documentary Made in Miami around this time.
"Psycho" – Post Malone ft. Ty Dolla $ign: Debuting at No. 2 just a week later, it was already a high-velocity climber in late February.
"Look Alive" – BlocBoy JB ft. Drake: Drake's second appearance in the top 10 this week.
"The Middle" – Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey: A massive crossover hit that eventually peaked at No. 5. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart -03.03.2018- Mp...
"All The Stars" – Kendrick Lamar & SZA: Part of the Black Panther soundtrack, which was a dominant cultural force in March 2018.
"Stir Fry" – Migos: The group performed this track on Saturday Night Live on the very date of this chart issue.
"Rockstar" – Post Malone ft. 21 Savage: A former long-running No. 1 that was still lingering in the top 10. Key Milestones and Trends
The "Black Panther" Effect: Music from Black Panther: The Album was ubiquitous. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s "All The Stars" was a top 10 mainstay, while "Pray For Me" (The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar) sat just outside at No. 11.
Country-Pop Crossover: "Meant to Be" by Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line was in the midst of a record-breaking run on the Hot Country Songs chart (reaching 50 weeks at No. 1) while simultaneously climbing the Hot 100.
Drake's Multi-Track Success: Drake became one of the few artists to ever hold multiple top 10 spots simultaneously as both a lead ("God's Plan") and a featured artist ("Look Alive").
For more detailed chart archives, you can explore the Billboard Hot 100 official site or use the Official Charts database for global comparisons.
The Billboard Hot 100 for the week of March 3, 2018, was defined by the overwhelming dominance of and a strong presence from the Black Panther film soundtrack. Top 10 Singles (March 3, 2018) 1 God’s Plan Ed Sheeran Bruno Mars & Cardi B Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug Post Malone ft. Ty Dolla $ign Look Alive BlocBoy JB ft. Meant to Be Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line The Middle Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey Pray For Me The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar Key Feature Highlights Drake's Iron Grip: For the chart dated March 3, held the #1 spot with "God's Plan"
, which eventually spent 11 consecutive weeks at the summit. He also occupied the #6 slot as a featured artist on BlocBoy JB's "Look Alive".
Hip-Hop Dominance: The top 10 was heavily skewed toward Hip-Hop and R&B, with artists like Post Malone , , , and Kendrick Lamar maintaining strong positions.
The Black Panther Effect: Soundtrack singles were surging; "Pray For Me" The Weeknd Kendrick Lamar sat at #9, while "All The Stars" by Kendrick Lamar was just outside the top 10 at #11. Crossover Success: Bebe Rexha Florida Georgia Line
continued their massive run with "Meant to Be," which became one of the most successful country-pop crossovers in history. Longevity Kings: Ed Sheeran
's "Perfect" and Camila Cabello's "Havana" remained in the top 5 despite having been on the charts for 25 and 31 weeks respectively. Billboard Hot 100™
Look Alive * Look Alive. BlocBoy JB Featuring Drake. * 6. * 5. * 2. * 6 PEAK. 5 WEEKS. 2.
For the week of March 3, 2018 , the Billboard Hot 100 was dominated by Drake's "God's Plan," which maintained a massive lead over the rest of the field. The top of the chart featured a mix of dominant hip-hop hits and steady pop anthems. Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (March 3, 2018) God’s Plan Ed Sheeran Bruno Mars Camila Cabello Young Thug Look Alive BlocBoy JB Post Malone All The Stars Kendrick Lamar Meant To Be Bebe Rexha Florida Georgia Line Pray For Me The Weeknd Kendrick Lamar Chart Highlights Drake's Dominance
: "God's Plan" spent its fifth consecutive week at No. 1. During this tracking week, it logged a staggering 101.7 million U.S. streams
, making it only the second song in history to cross the 100-million weekly stream mark. Double Top 5
also held the No. 5 spot as a featured artist on BlocBoy JB's "Look Alive," which climbed from No. 6 Pop Resilience
: Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" and Camila Cabello's "Havana" remained top-tier staples months after their release, with "Perfect" holding steady at No. 2. Black Panther Impact : Two tracks from the Black Panther
soundtrack—"All The Stars" (No. 7) and "Pray For Me" (No. 9)—maintained strong positions in the top 10. Collaborative Success The Billboard Hot 100 chart dated March 3,
: Almost every song in the top 10 featured a collaboration, highlighting the "feature" trend that defined the 2018 music landscape. for 2018 or specific stats for another week
The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the week of March 3, 2018, was dominated by
, whose single "God's Plan" held the No. 1 spot for its fifth consecutive week. That week was notable for Drake sweeping the chart’s top gains in streaming, sales, and airplay simultaneously—a feat rarely achieved by a No. 1 single. Top 10 Singles (Week of March 3, 2018)
According to Billboard and reports from the Voice of America, the top tier of the chart remained remarkably stable: Song Title 1 God's Plan Drake Ed Sheeran Bruno Mars & Cardi B Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug Meant to Be Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line Look Alive BlocBoy JB ft. Drake All The Stars Kendrick Lamar & SZA Post Malone ft. 21 Savage Pray For Me The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar Key Highlights for This Week
Drake's Dominance: Beyond the No. 1 spot, Drake was also featured on the No. 6 song, "Look Alive" by BlocBoy JB, which was the week’s "Hot Shot Debut".
Monstrous Streaming: "God's Plan" drew over 101.7 million U.S. streams during this chart cycle, maintaining a massive lead over the rest of the field.
Genre Stability: The top five songs held their exact positions from the previous week.
Soundtrack Success: Songs from the Black Panther soundtrack, including "All The Stars" and "Pray For Me," maintained strong top-10 presence.
If you are looking for a specific academic paper analyzing this exact date, most research—such as McAuslan & Waung (2016)—focuses on broader multi-year trends in songwriting and self-promotion rather than a single week.
Billboard Hot 100 Songs: Self-Promoting Over the Past 20 Years
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Chart date: March 3, 2018
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| Rank | Song | Artist | |------|------|--------| | 1 | God’s Plan | Drake | | 2 | Perfect | Ed Sheeran | | 3 | Finesse (Remix) | Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B | | 4 | Havana | Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug | | 5 | Rockstar | Post Malone ft. 21 Savage |
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Headline: Drake’s “God’s Plan” Holds at #1 as Bruno Mars & Cardi B Climb
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Longest-Charting Song: Post Malone’s “rockstar” held the title at 24 weeks on the chart.
Music & Culture Notes (March 2018 Context): Chart Highlights
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On the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated March 3, 2018, the chart reflected the streaming-driven, pop-rap-dominated marketplace of early 2018. Key points from that week:
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The Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of March 3, 2018, was defined by the continued dominance of hip-hop and a steady hold by established pop powerhouses. According to VOA News, the top five positions remained unchanged from the previous week, reflecting a period of relative stability at the very peak of the music industry. Top 10 Highlights (Week of March 3, 2018)
The chart showcased a mix of long-standing hits and rising collaborations:
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Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the week of March 3, 2018
, stands as a definitive snapshot of a shifting musical landscape where hip-hop solidified its dominance and streaming began to rewrite the rules of chart longevity. At the center of this cultural moment was , whose massive hit "God's Plan" held the #1 spot for its fifth consecutive week.
Top 5 Songs:
#1: Drake – "God’s Plan"
In its third week at #1, "God’s Plan" was averaging over 50 million US streams per week. The song would go on to spend 11 total weeks at #1, becoming Drake's longest-leading Hot 100 hit at the time. Notably, the song had no traditional radio promotion in its first weeks, relying entirely on streaming and viral momentum.
#2: Ed Sheeran – "Perfect"
After reaching #1 during the 2017 holiday season, "Perfect" was still going strong in early 2018. The song’s duet version with Beyoncé had extended its life on pop and adult contemporary radio.
#3: Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – "Finesse (Remix)"
This throwaway 90s-inspired remix gave Bruno his highest-charting single since "Uptown Funk." The vibrant music video, styled after In Living Color, helped push the song into the top 3.
#4: BlocBoy JB ft. Drake – "Look Alive"
A surprise hit driven by the "Shoot Dance" challenge on YouTube and Drake’s feature. The song peaked at #5 and made BlocBoy JB a household name overnight.
#5: Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – "Havana"
Already a cultural phenomenon, "Havana" was still dominating after 25+ weeks on the chart. It would eventually be certified 9× Platinum in the US.
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