Rap Music Chart - October 8, 2012
*Wiz Khalifa's "Remember You" and J. Cole's "I'm a Fool graduate to our Top Hip Hop and R&B Chart this week, clearing the way for Kendrick Lamar's "Compton": and Big Boi's "Mama Told Me" to enter the lineup on top.
*Debuting along with the top two, Killer Mike's "Reagan," Ace Hood's "I Need Your Love" and DJ Khaled's "I Did It for My Dawgz," Kid CuDi's "King Wizard" and DJ Drama's "So Many Girls" come in fifth, 15th, 17th, 18th and 20th.
*Lupe Fiasco's "Lamborghini Angels" and Talib Kweli's "Congregation" drops from our Top Hip Hop and R&B Chart to land in 11th and 13th.
*Edged out by the newcomers and returning picks, 2 Chainz' "I Luv Dem Strippers," T.I.'s "Go Get It," MGK's "Stereo," Ace Hood's "Double Cup," Rick Ross' "3 Kings" and Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools (Drank)" make their exit from the chart.
1. Big Boi ft. Kelly Rowland - Mama Told Me
2. DJ Drama ft. Cee-Lo, Jadakiss, Nipsey Hussle & Young Jeezy - Never Die
3. Wiz Khalifa ft. Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne - Work Hard Play Hard (Remix)
4. Killer Mike - Reagan
5. Kendrick Lamar ft. Young Jeezy - Westside, Right On Time
6. 2 Chainz ft. Kanye West - Birthday Song
7. B.o.B ft. Nicki Minaj - Out Of My Mind
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