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Bad Bunny's “DtMF” Sets New Record on Billboard Hot Latin Songs Chart
4/28/2026, 9:16:26 PM
Record-Breaking 57-Week Run
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny’s single “DtMF” (an acronym for *Debí Tirar Más Fotos*) reached its 57th week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart dated May 2, 2026, establishing a new record for chart longevity. The achievement eclipses the previous record of 56 weeks held by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, which dominated the chart from February 2017 through 2018. The milestone marks the longest uninterrupted command in the chart’s four-decade history.
Historical Longevity on the Hot Latin Songs Chart
The Hot Latin Songs chart, launched in 1986 as an airplay-only ranking, has served as a barometer for Latin-music popularity in the United States. “Despacito” set a benchmark for chart endurance with its 56-week reign, reshaping perceptions of Latin music’s global reach. Other notable long-running entries include Enrique Iglesias’s “Bailando” (41 weeks), Nicky Jam and Iglesias’s “El Perdón” (30 weeks), Bad Bunny and Jhayco’s “Dákiti” (27 weeks), and Farruko’s “Pepas” (26 weeks). Bad Bunny now joins Iglesias as the only artist with two songs surpassing the 50-week threshold.
Artists Behind the Milestones
“DtMF” was released on 23 January 2025 and quickly became a worldwide hit. Bad Bunny, the track’s primary artist, follows a lineage of Latin performers who have broken barriers on U.S. charts. Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber contributed to the earlier “Despacito” record, while Enrique Iglesias, Descemer Bueno, and Gente de Zona achieved extended success with “Bailando.” The collective impact of these artists underscores a pattern of cross-border collaborations that amplify Latin music’s presence.
Chart Performance Data
During the tracking week of 17 – 23 April 2026, “DtMF” generated 8.5 million official U.S. streams, a 5 % decline from the previous week, and fell to positions 29-36 on the overall Streaming Songs chart. Despite the dip, the song remained No. 1 on the Latin Streaming Songs chart for its 42nd consecutive week. Sales slipped 2 % to fewer than 1,000 downloads, yet “DtMF” held the top spot on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart for a 17th week. Internationally, the single topped charts in more than 30 countries—including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United States—and reached the top five in over ten additional markets such as the United Kingdom and Australia. In the United States, “DtMF” became the second all-Spanish-language track to ascend to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, following Los Lobos’ “La Bamba” in 1987.
Significance for Latin Music’s Global Reach
The record illustrates the sustained expansion of Spanish-language music beyond regional confines. By surpassing “Despacito,” a song widely credited with mainstreaming Latin pop, “DtMF” reinforces the genre’s capacity to dominate both niche Latin charts and broader U.S. rankings. The multi-country chart success and Hot 100 achievement signal continued consumer appetite for Latin sounds in the global music market.
Upcoming Chart Updates
Billboard will refresh the charts dated May 2, 2026 on 28 April 2026. The forthcoming update will determine whether “DtMF” extends its record run or yields the No. 1 position to another contender.
