Jelly Roll has officially landed a major milestone in his career — his first win on a hip-hop-specific Billboard chart — and it comes courtesy of a powerful collaboration with Lil Wayne and Big Sean.
The genre-blending star debuts at No. 9 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs chart with “Sharks,” a standout track off Wayne’s newly released Tha Carter VI. While Jelly Roll is no stranger to Billboard success in rock, country, and even pop, this marks his first charting win tied directly to his hip-hop roots.
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A Full-Circle Moment for Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll originally came up through the underground hip-hop scene, rapping alongside notable names in the Southern rap community. But it wasn’t until he leaned into country and rock that he found widespread fame — earning multiple hits, a Grammy nod, and national acclaim.
Now, “Sharks” brings him full circle back into the world of hip-hop — and with major players by his side.
“Sharks” is Jelly Roll’s first top 10 hip-hop streaming hit, a feat that highlights just how far he’s come — and how versatile his artistry truly is.
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Breaking Down the “Sharks” Impact
• Lil Wayne, the lead artist, now boasts a record 50 appearances on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs chart.
• Big Sean earns his 7th top 10 and 22nd career entry on the same chart.
• Jelly Roll lands not only on the streaming chart but also makes appearances on:
• Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
• R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales
• Hot Rap Songs
These are just the second and third times he’s graced those charts, and the first time with a song that’s firmly hip-hop focused.
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Jelly Roll’s Genre-Bending Momentum
This latest success only solidifies Jelly Roll’s status as one of music’s most versatile voices. Whether delivering gritty Southern rap, emotional country ballads, or gritty rock anthems, he continues to prove that genre boundaries don’t apply to him.
And now, thanks to “Sharks,” he’s finally claimed a spot in the genre that gave him his start.
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