Full Breakdown
Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and a Beat” Hits No. 1 on Global Excl. U.S. Chart
4/28/2026, 8:35:32 PM
Surge to the Top
“Beauty and a Beat,” featuring Nicki Minaj, rose from No. 3 to No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for the week ending May 2, 2026. The jump followed Bieber’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival sets on April 11 and April 18 in Indio, California. It is Bieber’s third Global Excl. U.S. No. 1 and Minaj’s first.
Chart Mechanics and Data Sources
The Global Excl. U.S. chart compiles streaming and sales data from over 200 non-U.S. territories. Luminate supplies the data, applying a weighted formula that counts official streams and download sales while excluding direct-to-consumer purchases. Luminate also verifies and removes suspect entries before final ranking.
Streaming Numbers and Comparative Performance
In the April 17-23 tracking week, “Beauty and a Beat” logged 65.4 million streams outside the United States, a 93 % rise. The surge placed it ahead of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead” (No. 3), BTS’s “Swim” (No. 2), Tame Impala & JENNIE’s “Dracula” (No. 4) and Dominic Fike’s “Babydoll” (No. 5). Bieber’s “Daisies” (Swag) re-entered at No. 6 with 30.6 million streams; “Baby” rose to No. 7 with 31 million. The track is the second non-holiday song older than a decade to top the chart.
Historical Context
Bieber’s earlier Global Excl. U.S. No. 1s include “Stay” (11 weeks, Aug 2021) and “Peaches” (2 weeks, Apr 2025). “Beauty and a Beat” gives Minaj her first chart-topper.
Official Statements & Responses
Billboard notes Luminate’s verification process as integral to chart integrity. Luminate confirms it reviews and authenticates all data before weekly rankings are compiled.
Criticism & Opposition
No criticism or opposing commentary regarding the chart outcome appears in the available sources.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The sources present a consistent account of streaming figures and chart positions; no contradictory data are reported.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Beauty and a Beat” gained by 93% to 65.4 million streams outside the U.S. April 17-23, according to Luminate. — Billboard, Chart News
- Minaj crowns the Global Excl. U.S. chart for the first time. — Billboard, Chart News
- The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. — Billboard, Chart News
- Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. — Luminate, Independent Data Provider
What’s Next
The next Global Excl. U.S. chart (May 2, 2026) will be posted on Billboard.com on April 28. Olivia Rodrigo’s album releases June 12, 2026.
