BigXThaPlug Dominates Billboard as HYBE America’s QC Music Pushes Hip-Hop Boundaries
BigXThaPlug’s Breakout Hit ‘All The Way’ Shakes Up the Billboard Hot 100
QC Music, a prominent hip-hop label under HYBE America, continues its chart domination in the U.S. music market. Following earlier successes from superstar Lil Baby this year, the label’s rising star BigXThaPlug is making noise across multiple Billboard charts.
According to the latest Billboard chart dated May 10, BigXThaPlug’s single ‘All The Way (feat. Bailey Zimmerman)’ maintained strong performance, securing the 11th spot on the Hot 100 for the fourth consecutive week. Notably, the track debuted at number 4 on April 19, marking the highest placement of BigXThaPlug’s career on the prestigious U.S. chart.
Conquering Genre Borders: Country Meets Southern Hip-Hop
The genre-blending track has shown powerful staying power, previously ranking 8th on April 26 and 11th on May 3. It balances traditional Southern rap with country roots, showcasing BigXThaPlug’s progressive approach. The single also made a formidable debut across specialized Billboard charts—landing at #1 on Hot Country Songs, Streaming Song, and Digital Song Sales in its first week.
As of the May 10 update, ‘All The Way’ continues strong with #3 on Hot Country Songs and #2 on Streaming Song, emphasizing its cross-genre appeal and listenership growth.
A Rising Star’s Journey from ‘Amar’ to Mainstream
BigXThaPlug stirred buzz in 2023 with his debut studio album ‘Amar’, which entered the Billboard 200. His vulnerable lyrics and innovative blend of hip-hop with Americana influenced styles resonate deeply with fans, reinforcing his growing influence as an artist unafraid to push creative boundaries.
Lil Baby’s ‘WHAM’ Dominates Billboard 200
Meanwhile, Lil Baby, another cornerstone of the QC Music lineup and a Motown Records affiliate under UMG, topped the Billboard 200 on January 18 with his fourth studio album ‘WHAM’. The album also clinched top spots across Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Top Rap Albums, Top Current Album Sales, and Top Album Sales charts.
Out of 15 tracks, 12 made it into the Hot 100. Standouts include ‘Dum, Dumb, And Dumber’ (No. 16), ‘By Myself’ (No. 44), and ‘Outfit’ (No. 50), further proving his continued dominance in the rap scene.
HYBE America’s Strategic Movement in the U.S. Market
Through its acquisition of QC Media Holdings in 2023, HYBE America has intensified its expansion in the American music market. The move is part of HYBE’s multi-label strategy aimed at long-term global growth, ushering in a new wave of collaborative innovation featuring top-tier hip-hop and pop acts.
From country-infused hip-hop melodies to culturally resonant storytelling, QC Music under HYBE America is not just climbing charts—it’s reshaping them.
