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SZA's SOS Sets Record: 38 Weeks at No. 1

6/5/2025

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SZA's groundbreaking album SOS has shattered records, reigning as the longest-running No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for an astonishing 38 weeks. Since its December 2022 release, it has captivated audiences for 129 weeks, boasting chart-topping hits like "Kill Bill" and surpassing the legendary Michael Jackson's Thriller.

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SZA's groundbreaking album SOS has shattered records, reigning as the longest-running No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for an astonishing 38 weeks. Since its December 2022 release, it has captivated audiences for 129 weeks, boasting chart-topping hits like "Kill Bill" and surpassing the legendary Michael Jackson's Thriller.