Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” breaks “Despacito”’s record, hitting 57 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.
- April 28, 2026
AceShowbiz - Bad Bunny has achieved an unprecedented milestone with his hit song "DtMF" claiming the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart for a 57th week as of the chart dated May 2, 2026.
This remarkable accomplishment breaks the previous record held by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s "Despacito," featuring Justin Bieber, which reigned for 56 weeks between 2017 and 2018. The record marks the longest run at No. 1 in the nearly 40-year history of the Hot Latin Songs chart.
When "Despacito" dominated the chart, it was a groundbreaking moment for Latin music, especially after the remix with Bieber boosted its popularity. The track's 56-week reign not only set a new standard for chart longevity but also highlighted Latin music's expanding global influence.
Despite the historic run, "DtMF" has experienced slight declines in key metrics during the tracking week of April 17-23, 2026. Official streams in the United States dropped by 5% compared to the previous week, totaling 8.5 million streams, according to Luminate data. This decrease caused the song to fall from No. 29 to No. 36 on the overall Streaming Songs chart. However, it remains firmly at No. 1 on the Latin Streaming Songs chart for its 42nd consecutive week.
In terms of sales, "DtMF" saw a 2% decline, with fewer than 1,000 downloads during the same period. Nonetheless, it continues to hold the top spot on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart for a 17th week.
As "DtMF" makes history, it’s worth looking back at other songs that have maintained lengthy stays at No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart since its inception in 1986. Notably, Bad Bunny and Enrique Iglesias each appear twice among the all-time leaders for weeks at No. 1:
Weeks at No. 1 | Title | Artist | Peak Date
57 | "DtMF" | Bad Bunny | Jan. 25, 2026
56 | "Despacito" | Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber | Feb. 18, 2017
41 | "Bailando" | Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona | May 17, 2014
30 | "El Perdón" | Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias | March 21, 2015
27 | "Dákiti" | Bad Bunny & Jhayco | Nov. 14, 2020
26 | "Pepas" | Farruko | Aug. 28, 2021
The charts dated May 2, 2026, will be updated on Billboard.com on April 28. For the latest updates on chart performances and music industry news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
