Rapper T.I. claimed the top two spots on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for a second week on Thursday, while R&B singer Beyonce surged to No. 3 with her 10th top 10 solo single as a solo artist.
T.I.’s “Whatever You Like” was No. 1 for a seventh non-consecutive week, while “Live You Life” featuring Rihanna was No. 2 for a second consecutive week.
Beyonce’s “If I Were a Boy” bounced 65 places to No. 3. She was last in the chart’s upper tier with “Beautiful Liar,” her duet with Shakira, in the spring of 2007.
Pink was No. 4 with “So What,” Britney Spears at No. 5 with “Womanizer,” and Katy Perry at No. 6 with “Hot N Cold.” Each was down one place. Kevin Rudolf’s “Let It Rock” featuring Lil Wayne andNe-Yo‘s “Miss Independent” held at Nos. 7 and 8, respectively.
Rihanna’s “Disturbia” dropped three to No. 9, and Jason Mraz‘s “I’m Yours” rose three to No. 10.
by. Jonathan Cohen, Billboard