Nicki Minaj Charts Several New Top 10 Hits — And Almost A No. 1

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentNicki Minaj Charts Several New Top 10 Hits — And Almost A No. 1ByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 10:25am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj both score new top 10 hits on multiple U.K. with "Beauty and a Beat," which nears the No. 1 space on one list. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: (Exclusive Coverage) Nicki Minaj performs onstage during her Pink Friday 2 World Tour at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)Getty Images for Live NationJustin Bieber’s headlining spot at Coachella has helped him dominate charts all around the world, with, in some instances, more than a dozen of his most famous smashes, as well as several bestselling albums. A number of the compositions that turned him into a global powerhouse return to songs and albums tallies, and in some cases they reach new highs. A few projects even manage to debut – perhaps because they weren’t popular enough when they were originally released, or perhaps due to the fact that a handful of rankings have been introduced in the years since they arrived. “Beauty and a Beat,” a memorable dance-pop cut by Bieber that features a verse by Nicki Minaj, explodes in popularity in the United Kingdom this week. The track vaults into the top 10 on two charts, breaking into that region for the first time and nearly netting the two superstars a new champion.Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj’s “Beauty and a Beat” Hits the Top 10“Beauty and a Beat” surges from just outside the top 10 into that most competitive space on both the Official Singles and Official Streaming charts in the U.K. The first of those two lists ranks the most consumed songs in th...