Bruno Mars has made Billboard chart history with his hit “I Just Might.” The song has returned to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, reaching its 32nd week at the top. The achievement gives Mars the longest-running No. 1 in the chart’s history, which began in October 1958. The record appears on the chart dated October 24, 2026. Released by Atlantic Records, “I Just Might” now stands ahead of “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. That song spent 31 weeks at No. 1 in 2024 and 2025. The result follows a brief break in Mars’ run. Drake’s “Janice STFU” held the top position for seven weeks between May and June. In October, Drake and Don Toliver’s “Solar Eclipse” also reached No. 1.
Strong performance across platforms
During the tracking week of October 9–15, “I Just Might” recorded 5.3 million streams in the United States. It reached an airplay audience of 51.9 million and sold 1,000 copies, according to Luminate data cited in the report. “I Just Might” debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated January 24, 2026. It became Mars’ fifth song to top the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. His earlier chart-toppers were “That’s What I Like,” “Finesse” with Cardi B, “Please Me” with Cardi B, and “Leave the Door Open” with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic.
Success on other Billboard charts
The song’s success extends beyond the R&B and hip-hop ranking. It became Mars’ 10th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the Pop Airplay and Rhythmic Airplay charts, while reaching No. 2 on Adult R&B Airplay. “I Just Might” served as the lead single from Mars’ fourth studio album, “The Romantic.” Mars is now promoting “Dance With Me,” the album’s third single. It debuted at No. 27 on Rhythmic Airplay, No. 28 on Adult R&B Airplay, and No. 36 on Pop Airplay.
A new milestone in chart history
The previous record-holder, “Luther,” now ranks second with 31 weeks at No. 1. Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” spent 22 weeks at the top, followed by SZA’s “Kill Bill” with 21 weeks. “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus held No. 1 for 20 weeks.
The headline “Bruno Mars Makes Music History With New Billboard Record After 32 Weeks at No. 1” reflects a milestone: “I Just Might” is the longest-running No. 1 in this chart’s history.
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