Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” debuts at No. 2 as “WAP” remains on top

Cardi B’s new song with Megan Thee Stallion has staying power on the Billboard Hot 100.

August 25, 2020
Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” debuts at No. 2 as “WAP” remains on top (L) screenshot of "WAP" video (R) photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images  

Controversy and catchiness are proving to be a profitable combination for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion: their collaborative single "WAP" is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second week in a row, holding off a challenge from Drake's new song "Laugh Now Cry Later," which bowed at No. 2.

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The second week of the release of "WAP" follows a record-breaking debut. The song made history for most streams in a debut week with 93 million plays, helping the track secure a gold RIAA certification soon after its release.

While another top 10 hit isn't that significant for Drake — he does have the most of them out of any artist in history — it's pretty special for Lil Durk, who features on "Laugh Now Cry Later." The song is his highest-charting appearance yet, easily topping his previous personal best placement of No. 43 with "Three Headed Goat."

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Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” debuts at No. 2 as “WAP” remains on top