Top 10 Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart - March 3, 2018
The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart is a widely recognized music industry standard for measuring the most popular songs in the United States. On March 3, 2018, the top 10 songs on the chart were:
Notable Trends and Records
The Impact of the Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart continues to be a leading indicator of a song's popularity and longevity. These rankings not only reflect current musical tastes but also have the power to influence an artist's career and a song's lasting impact on the music industry.
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The Billboard Hot 100 chart for March 3, 2018 (often written as 03.03.2018 in international format) represents a fascinating snapshot of late-2010s pop, hip-hop, and Latin crossover music. This was an era when streaming had fully overtaken digital downloads as the primary consumption method, and Drake was beginning one of his most historic runs.
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, 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.
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Headline: Drake’s “God’s Plan” Holds at #1 as Bruno Mars & Cardi B Climb
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Drake’s Dominance: “God’s Plan” ruled streaming, radio, and sales for a second consecutive week, pulling huge numbers from Apple Music and Spotify. It was early in its 11-week eventual run at #1.
Bruno & Cardi’s Retro Boost: The “Finesse” remix, with its In Living Color-inspired video, gave the song a second life, pushing it past “Havana” for the #2 spot.
The Shape of You… I Mean “Perfect”: Ed Sheeran’s ballad finally started its slow descent after a long holiday run at the top. It was replaced in the top 3 by more rhythmic, urban-leaning pop.
The Biggest Debut: The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar – “Pray For Me” (from the Black Panther soundtrack) debuted at #7, marking the second Black Panther single to hit the top 10 after “All The Stars” (#9 this week).
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Longest-Charting Song: Post Malone’s “rockstar” held the title at 24 weeks on the chart.
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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:
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
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
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
: 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 has long been the definitive barometer for a song’s popularity in the United States, blending sales, radio airplay, and streaming data. Looking back at the chart dated March 3, 2018, we see a fascinating snapshot of a music industry in transition, dominated by the rise of "streaming giants" and the iron grip of hip-hop on the cultural zeitgeist. The Reign of Drake: "God’s Plan"
By early March 2018, the top of the chart was effectively "Drake territory." His single "God’s Plan" was in the midst of a historic run, holding the #1 spot for its fifth consecutive week. The track was a streaming juggernaut, bolstered by a viral music video where Drake gave away nearly $1 million to residents of Miami. It wasn't just a song; it was a massive cultural moment that solidified Drake’s status as the most influential artist of the era. The Top 5: A Diverse Landscape
While Drake held the crown, the rest of the Top 5 on March 3, 2018, showcased a mix of pop-rock, R&B, and collaborative efforts: "God’s Plan" – Drake: The untouchable leader.
"Perfect" – Ed Sheeran: A wedding staple that refused to leave the charts, bolstered by various remixes featuring Beyoncé and Andrea Bocelli.
"Finesse" – Bruno Mars & Cardi B: A New Jack Swing throwback that highlighted the undeniable chemistry between the pop crooner and the breakout rap queen.
"Havana" – Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug: Though it had already peaked at #1, this Latin-infused pop hit remained a radio powerhouse.
"Rockstar" – Post Malone ft. 21 Savage: A dark, melodic trap anthem that signaled Post Malone's impending dominance over the 2018 charts. The Rise of Post Malone and The Black Panther Effect
One of the biggest stories of the March 3rd chart was the impact of the Black Panther: The Album. Curated by Kendrick Lamar, the soundtrack saw multiple tracks climbing the Hot 100. "All The Stars" by Kendrick Lamar and SZA was a major top-ten contender, blending cinematic sweep with mainstream R&B appeal.
Simultaneously, Post Malone was proving he wasn't a one-hit-wonder. Beyond "Rockstar," his single "Psycho" (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) was making its debut around this period, eventually destined for the top spot. Why This Specific Week Matters
The week of March 3, 2018, represents the height of the "Playlist Era." This was a time when a song’s presence on Spotify’s "RapCaviar" or Apple Music’s "Today’s Hits" could determine its Billboard fate more than traditional radio promotion. We also see the early stages of mumble rap and emo-rap (with artists like XXXTentacion and Lil Uzi Vert) beginning to infiltrate the mainstream, challenging the polished pop sounds of the previous decade. Conclusion
The Billboard Hot 100 for March 3, 2018, serves as a time capsule for a year defined by Drake’s record-breaking success, the mainstreaming of trap music, and the decline of the traditional pop diva in favor of collaborative, genre-blurring hits. Whether you were listening via a curated MP3 playlist or streaming on repeat, these were the sounds that defined the early spring of 2018.
The Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of March 3, 2018 , stands as a definitive snapshot of a transformative era in modern music. At this moment, the industry was witnessing the absolute dominance of streaming-first hits, the peak of a "Latin explosion," and a significant shift where hip-hop officially became the primary driver of the cultural zeitgeist. The Reign of Drake and "God's Plan" The chart was unequivocally ruled by , whose single "God’s Plan" sat comfortably at for its fifth consecutive week. Released as part of the Scary Hours
EP, the track was a statistical juggernaut, becoming only the second song in history to achieve more than 100 million weekly streams by late February . Its success was bolstered by a viral music video where
gave away nearly $1 million to residents in Miami, turning a chart-topping hit into a philanthropic event The Top Tier: A Diverse Landscape
held the summit, the rest of the top five illustrated the diverse genres vying for attention: Feel It Still
Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Report - March 3, 2018 Top 10 Songs on the Billboard Hot 100
Introduction: The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart is a weekly chart that ranks the most popular songs in the United States, based on a combination of sales, airplay, and streaming activity. This report provides an overview of the top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of March 3, 2018.
Top 10 Singles:
Notable Trends:
Chart History: The Billboard Hot 100 chart has been a benchmark for measuring song popularity in the United States since 1958. Over the years, the chart has undergone several changes to adapt to the evolving music industry. Today, the chart is based on a combination of:
For the week of March 3, 2018, Drake's "God's Plan" held the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the fifth consecutive week, while the top five positions remained unchanged. Post Malone's "Psycho" debuted strongly at #6, and the Black Panther soundtrack continued to influence the chart, highlighting a period of high stability. View the full chart details at Billboard. Billboard Hot 100™
Pray For Me * Pray For Me. The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar. * 11 PEAK. 7 WEEKS. Billboard Top 5 Songs for Week Ending March 3
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.
Chart Flashback: Drake’s Divine Reign & The Hits of March 3, 2018
Six years ago, the music world was under a total "Scary Hours" takeover. If you tuned into the radio or hit play on Spotify during the week of March 3, 2018, one name was inescapable: .
Here is a look back at the top singles that defined that week on the Billboard Hot 100. 1. Drake – "God’s Plan"
Holding the No. 1 spot for its fourth consecutive week, "God’s Plan" was a commercial juggernaut. Fresh off its historic debut at the top of the chart in early February, the track was buoyed by a viral music video where Drake gave away nearly $1 million to residents of Miami. It remains one of the most dominant chart-toppers of the last decade. 2. Ed Sheeran – "Perfect"
A permanent fixture in the top five, Ed Sheeran’s "Perfect" sat comfortably at No. 2. Whether it was the solo version, the "Perfect Duet" with Beyoncé, or the "Perfect Symphony" with Andrea Bocelli, Sheeran’s wedding-standard ballad proved that he was the best-selling recording artist of 2017 for a reason. 3. Bruno Mars & Cardi B – "Finesse" (Remix)
Dripping in '90s nostalgia, "Finesse" kept its momentum at No. 3. The In Living Color-inspired music video and high-energy radio airplay turned this remix into a massive multi-format hit.
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.
"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.
Due to copyright laws and digital distribution rights, no legitimate website can provide direct MP3 downloads of the entire Billboard Hot 100. However, this article provides a complete historical breakdown of the chart from that date, including the top 10, notable debuts, long-running hits, and legal ways to access or listen to these tracks today.