Nicki Minaj has added another major milestone to her legendary career. The rap superstar has officially earned her first-ever No. 1 spot on one of Billboard’s most competitive rankings, proving once again that her influence remains powerful across the global music industry.
Her longtime collaboration with Justin Bieber, Beauty And A Beat, has climbed to the top of the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, marking a historic first for Minaj. The chart tracks the most consumed songs worldwide outside the United States, using streaming and sales data from multiple international markets.
The achievement comes years after the song’s original release, showing how timeless hits can return stronger than ever in the streaming era. Recently, renewed buzz around the track followed Justin Bieber’s live performance of the fan-favorite record during his Coachella headline set. As a result, listeners rushed back to streaming platforms, pushing the song to new heights.
Last week, Beauty And A Beat re-entered the ranking at No. 3. This week, however, it surged straight to No. 1, giving Nicki Minaj her first crown on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.
For Minaj, this is more than another chart update. It reflects her staying power in a fast-changing music world where trends rise and disappear quickly. Even without releasing fresh music recently, the rapper continues to dominate conversations, streaming numbers, and fan support worldwide.
The success also extends beyond one chart. Beauty And A Beat reached a new peak of No. 5 on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart in the United States. That ranking measures streams across major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and iHeartRadio.
Meanwhile, the track also climbed strongly on the Billboard Hot 100, jumping from No. 26 to No. 11. It now ranks among the top-selling songs in America as well, proving the comeback is not limited to one market.
Nicki Minaj has built one of the strongest catalogs in modern hip-hop, but this latest moment feels especially significant. It shows that fan loyalty, nostalgia, and viral culture can combine to create fresh victories for established stars.
Justin Bieber, on the other hand, is no stranger to chart dominance. He has already collected multiple No. 1 songs on Billboard’s global rankings, including hits like Stay and Peaches. Now, Beauty And A Beat joins that elite list.
For the Barbz, the timing is exciting. Fans continue to wait for Nicki Minaj’s next musical era after Pink Friday 2, released in late 2023. While no official album date has been confirmed, this latest chart win keeps anticipation high.
