Bad Bunny’s “DTMF” Debuts at No. 1 on TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart

Bad Bunny is making major moved on TikTok

The 30-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning rapper, singer, actor and record producer’s “DTMF” becomes the first song to debut at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart since August 2024, bowing atop the January 18-dated survey.

Bad BunnyThe TikTok Billboard Top 50 is a weekly ranking of the most popular songs on TikTok in the United States based on creations, video views and user engagement. The latest chart reflects activity January 6-12. Activity on TikTok is not included in Billboard charts except for the TikTok Billboard Top 50.

“DTMF” starts at No. 1 after the release of its parent album, Debi Tirar Mas Fotos, on January 5. It’s the fifth song since the ranking’s inception to debut atop the tally, following FamousSally and YB’s “Wassup Gwayy” (September 23, 2023), Playboi Carti’s “Sky” (Oct. 7, 2023), Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do for Love” (February 24, 2024) and Clean Bandit’s “Symphony,” featuring Zara Larsson (August 31, 2024).

It’s also Bad Bunny’s first No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, which began in September 2023.

His previous best, “Monaco,” peaked at No. 5 in November 2023

“DTMF” benefits from uploads referencing the song’s lyrics (DTMF is an acronym for the album’s title), with users lamenting the losses of relatives, pets and relationships with photos and videos of their own. Bad Bunny himself posted a video on TikTok reacting to the trend.

“DTMF” concurrently debuts at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 despite just five days of tracking (January 5-9), earning 11 million official U.S. streams in that span, according to Luminate. It’s expected to sport a sizable gain on the Billboard charts dated January 25 (Jan. 10-16), following its first full week of tracking.

Anndrea Torres to Perform at TikTok‘s Global Live Fest

Anndrea Torres is preparing to take the global stage…

The emerging Mexican artist will perform at TikTok‘s second annual Global Live Fest, hosted by Jason Derulo.

Anndrea TorresTikTok’s Global Live Fest will bring together creators from around the world on January 16 in London.

It’ll feature several musical performances from artists like Torres who have come up on TikTok Live, headlined by Zara Larsson, who is fresh off the resurgence of her and Clean Bandit’s song “Symphony” on the app.

So far, it’s generated 800,000 posts on the platform. Derulo, who himself has over 65 million followers on TikTok, will be the event’s emcee.

The event will stream on TikTok Live for fans around the globe, and red carpet coverage will be hosted by popular creators Sarel and Arnaldo Mangini.

Live performers include Torres, who is known for her unique sound; Fiaa Hamilton, who recently won TikTok’s Most Inspiring Award; and Jourdan Blue, a street performer turned TikTok live fan favorite.

“TikTok Live is transforming the way creators connect with their audiences, empowering them to deepen real-time engagement and build meaningful community connections,” TikTok Live head Adam Wang said in a statement. “By celebrating the magic of real-time interaction, TikTok Live opens doors for creators to unlock discovery, enhance their reach, and create unforgettable shared moments with fans. Global Live Fest will spotlight the vibrant creativity of our community, where creators can showcase their talents, share their stories and passions in exciting new ways. We’re thrilled to celebrate these creators who make TikTok LIVE the ultimate platform for connection and creativity.”

Torres is a rising star in pop music. Her songs are the ideal fusion of earworm hooks, heartfelt lyrics, and a new sound that propels her to the top of the mainstream pop industry. She has won over fans all throughout Mexico and beyond with her strong vocals and addictive sounds.