What was Ariana Grande's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100?

Ariana Grande’s first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 was “Thank U, Next.” The song debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated November 17, 2018, after being released with only five days of tracking.

Its opening was powered by strong digital sales and streaming. The song became Grande’s first Hot 100 leader and surpassed “Problem,” which had previously been her highest-charting U.S. single at No. 2 in 2014.

“Thank U, Next” was inspired by Grande’s past relationships and became known for its unusually direct, reflective lyrics. Its music video referenced films including Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, Bring It On, and 13 Going on 30, helping turn the release into a major pop-culture event.

A common mix-up is “7 Rings,” which followed “Thank U, Next” to No. 1 and debuted at the summit itself. “Thank U, Next” was nevertheless Grande’s first U.S. chart-topper and eventually spent seven nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1.