Mariah Carey just added another diamond to her glittering legacy. The music icon has officially landed her 50th career hit on the Billboard Hot 100, as her brand-new single “Type Dangerous” debuts at No. 95—and the Lambily is celebrating.
A Milestone Fit for an Icon
With this chart entry, Carey becomes one of the few artists in music history to notch 50 Hot 100 entries, cementing her position as one of pop and R&B’s most enduring forces.
Co-written and co-produced by Carey herself, “Type Dangerous” is more than just a comeback—it’s the lead single from her highly anticipated 16th studio album, her first full-length project since 2018’s Caution.
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BET Awards Boost
The track got a powerful boost thanks to Mariah’s standout performance at the 2025 BET Awards, where she also received the prestigious Ultimate Icon Award. Her performance of “Type Dangerous” lit up social media, fueling curiosity and streams that helped the song chart swiftly.
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Breaking Records Beyond the Hot 100
“Type Dangerous” didn’t just sneak onto the Hot 100—it made waves across multiple charts:
• No. 47 on the all-format Radio Songs chart
• No. 7 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart—marking the highest debut on that tally in nearly three decades
The last time a song entered that high? Whitney Houston’s “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” at No. 6 back in 1995. Yes, it’s that major.
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A Return to Original Glory
This is Mariah’s first non-holiday, solo song to chart on the Hot 100 since 2015’s “Infinity”, and her first appearance on the chart overall since “I Don’t” featuring YG in 2017. And while her festive classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” continues to top charts every holiday season, “Type Dangerous” proves her original music still commands attention.
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The Legacy Continues
As fans await her upcoming album, “Type Dangerous” is a reminder that Mariah Carey’s talent and influence remain timeless.
50 Hot 100 hits. 5 decades of dominance. One Ultimate Icon.
