The festive season sparks a shift in the TikTok Billboard Top 50, with classic hits, including M.I.A.'s 'Paper Planes', climbing the charts while Christmas songs slip.
- December 20, 2024
AceShowbiz - The TikTok Billboard Top 50 for Thursday, December 19 reveals a surge in Madonna's "Like a Prayer" (choir version), which has reached the coveted No. 1 spot thanks to the "Pepe Muppet" trend. Users used the song to share embarrassing text stories via photo slides of the Muppets character. The version was also used in "Deadpool & Wolverine" at a pivotal point in its plot with additional choral and orchestral elements.
Another blast from the past, M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes" (2008), has jumped from 21 to 2 due to a popular dance trend. Frank Ocean's "White Ferrari" (2016) continues its ascent, landing at No. 6 after being outside the top 10 last week, fueled by a whimsical trend where users share their fantasy situations.
Mariah Carey's Christmas classic slips to No. 8, despite matching her record on the Hot 100, as the countdown to Christmas approaches. The only new entry in the top 10 this week is Jeddy Knox's "Wander On."
The TikTok Billboard Top 50 is compiled weekly by Billboard, which monitors music discovery and engagement on TikTok in the United States. To access the charts, users can navigate to any sound detail page and click the top right button to go to the charts page.