AceShowbiz - Cardi B has stormed back onto the YouTube Music charts with her fiery new single AH HA, debuting at #12 on the US Top Songs chart. The track marks her first solo release of 2026 and amassed over 2.4 million views in the US during the charting period.

Meanwhile, California rock band The Neighbourhood has officially joined YouTube's Billion Views Club as the music video for their 2012 hit Sweater Weather surpassed one billion views. The black-and-white clip is the group's first to achieve the milestone.

Ariana Grande also made her presence felt as her album petal continues to generate views. The lead single, hate that i made you love me, leaped to #16 on US Top Songs and #19 on Global Top Songs, while the title track debuted at #36 US and #63 Global. The official video for "petal" has gathered over 20 million views since its release.

Global pop group KATSEYE continues its chart domination, holding two songs inside the US Top 5 with Animal at #3 and ICONIC BY MISTAKE at #5. "Animal" was co-written by Ed Sheeran, while "ICONIC BY MISTAKE" is a collaboration with ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM. The pair also ranks at #4 and #7 on Global Top Songs, respectively. KATSEYE lands two more tracks on the US chart: "PINKY UP" at #30 and "Debut" at #39.

Superproducer benny blanco teamed up with his wife Selena Gomez and pop star Becky G for the sunny new single Te Olvido (La La), which debuted at #18 on US Weekly Top Music Videos. The video, which also stars actor Danny Trejo, pays tribute to Los Angeles street party culture and has amassed over 6.6 million views.

Shakira continues her post-World Cup dominance, with her official anthem for the 2026 tournament, Dai Dai, holding the #1 spot on both US and Global Top Songs. Her 2010 hit "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" also maintains its presence at #6 Global and #27 US, while "Hips Don't Lie" hits #62 US and #31 Global. Shakira currently sits at #6 on Global Top Artists.

Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill debuted at #36 on US Weekly Top Music Videos with Nightmares to Dreams, a flip of his iconic track "Dreams and Nightmares." The video features a cameo from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, reuniting the pair after they advocated together for criminal justice reform in 2023.

Rod Wave returned with the inspirational new single Hustle, debuting at #21 on US Top Songs. The track, from his new album Don't Look Down, arrives with a reflective official video featuring a cameo from Shaquille O'Neal.

Singer-songwriter pupsies continues to hold the top spot on US Top Songs on Shorts with the introspective pop track misery., which also claims #4 on Global Top Songs on Shorts and #9 on US Top Songs. Alt-rock trio Temper City's Self Aware jumped to #50 on US Top Songs and #48 on Global, amassing over 10.4 million views. 2FithyRicky, an alias of Memphis rapper Finesse2tymes, debuted at #19 on US Weekly Top Music Videos with GMFU, gathering over 1 million US views.

K-pop stars ATEEZ vaulted up Global Top Songs with their colorful single BAD, ascending to #21 with over 15 million views across territories. The official video, starring Chase Infiniti, has garnered more than 50 million views since its release.

Indonesian pop artist Naykilla climbed to #71 on Global Top Songs with "MMG (My Mine Gueh)," while Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley debuted at #51 on US Weekly Top Music Videos with "No Effort 2." Memphis-born rapper Pooh Shiesty dominated US Daily Top Music Videos on Friday, August 7, landing 14 songs on the chart, led by "Reap What You Sow" at #3 and "Last Man Breathin" at #4.

The week's chart movements highlight a diverse range of artists, from Cardi B's triumphant return to KATSEYE's global takeover and Shakira's enduring World Cup anthem. With new releases from established stars and emerging acts alike, YouTube Music continues to reflect the dynamic landscape of popular music.