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Playboi Carti & The Weeknd’s “RATHER LIE” Rises To #1 At Urban Radio

The former rhythmic chart-topper improves to #1 at urban.

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Earlier this summer, Playboi Carti & The Weeknd’s “RATHER LIE” reached #1 at rhythmic radio. This week, the collaboration ascends to #1 on the Mediabase urban chart.

Played ~5,901 times during the August 17-23 tracking period, “RATHER LIE” rises one spot to the top position. This week’s spin count bests last week’s mark by 194.

Up two places, Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” earns #2.

Leon Thomas’ “MUTT” drops from #1 to #3, while Cardi B’s “Outside” slides a position to #4.

Mariah The Scientist’s “Burning Blue” holds steady this week, spending another frame in the #5 spot.

Written by Brian Cantor

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