Ariana Grande Breaks Olivia Rodrigo’s Global Billboard Record

Ariana Grande has added another milestone to her remarkable career. The global pop superstar now holds a new Billboard record after her latest single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” debuted at No. 1 across several major charts worldwide.

The song launched at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, Digital Song Sales chart, Billboard Global 200, and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. rankings.

 The achievement confirms the immense commercial power of Grande’s music and strengthens her position among the most successful artists of the streaming era.

With the chart-topping debut, Grande earns her fifth No. 1 hit on the Billboard Global 200. More importantly, the achievement allows her to move ahead of Olivia Rodrigo, who recently tied the singer with four global chart leaders.

Grande’s success on the worldwide ranking dates back to November 2020 when “Positions” became one of the first songs to reach No. 1 after Billboard launched the Global 200 chart. She followed that achievement with “Save Your Tears,” her blockbuster collaboration with The Weeknd. 

The singer later expanded her record during the Eternal Sunshine era when both “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” debuted at the summit.

Now, “Hate That I Made You Love Me” extends that winning streak and further demonstrates Grande’s ability to dominate music consumption across continents.

Until this week, Grande shared fourth place among female artists with Olivia Rodrigo. Rodrigo reached her fourth Billboard Global 200 No. 1 only last month when “Drop Dead” opened atop the chart. The singer-songwriter previously scored worldwide leaders with “Drivers License,” “Good 4 U,” and “Vampire.”

However, Grande’s newest chart victory gives her sole possession of a higher position on Billboard’s all-time Global 200 leaderboard. The achievement also highlights the ongoing competition among pop music’s biggest stars as streaming continues to reshape the global industry.

Grande’s latest accomplishment places her alongside Bad Bunny, who also owns five Billboard Global 200 No. 1 hits. The Puerto Rican superstar began his own run in November 2020 when “Dakiti,” his collaboration with Jhay Cortez, reached the top spot and remained there for three weeks.

Although Grande and Bad Bunny now share the same total, both artists remain among an elite group of performers who have repeatedly translated worldwide popularity into measurable chart dominance.

For Grande, the record serves as another reminder of her enduring influence. Few artists have maintained such consistent global demand across multiple album cycles. Her ability to debut songs at No. 1 years into her career reflects not only a loyal fan base but also a powerful connection with audiences around the world.

As streaming numbers continue to rise and international music markets expand, Grande’s latest achievement may become one of the defining chart moments of 2026. For now, “Hate That I Made You Love Me” stands as the song to beat and another historic entry in one of pop music’s most successful careers.

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