T.I. Sets Record for Biggest Leap to Top US Chart

Contributed By: Josh DaNewYork Created On: Friday, 29 August 2008 Hits: 87 T.I. T.I. has set a new record in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart by jumping 70 places to the Number One spot. His song 'Whatever You Like' was released three weeks ago, and shot to the top of the charts this week with over 200,000 downloads on the Hot Digital Songs chart. Previously the record was held by Maroon 5, whose song 'Makes Me Wonder' leapt 63 spots to the top in May 2007, according to Billboard. T.I. pushed Rihanna off the top spot with her track 'Disturbia', which spent two weeks at Number One. She also has the Number 10 position with 'Take A Bow'. Elsewhere, M.I.A.'s 'Paper Planes' sits at Number Six after a resurgence thanks to being featured in the stoner movie 'Pineapple Express'. T.I.'s upcoming album 'Paper Trail' hits stores September 30 through Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Man guilty of Killing Assistant of Rapper T.I. (27-11-2008) T.I. Testifies in His 'Best Friend' Murder Trial (21-11-2008) Ludacris Plans to Tour With T.I. And Young Jeezy (12-11-2008) T.I., Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Guest on New Ludacris Album (26-09-2008) T.I.: Paper Trail (21-09-2008) Prev Story: Usher, Natasha Bedingfield to Help Kick off NFL Season Next Story: The Charlatans Announce Massive UK Tour

 

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