Sam Smith and Kim Petras have been ruling the charts around the world since dropping their collaboration “Unholy”, and they’re coming for the Billboard Hot 100! The duo climbed to No. 1 this week, setting several LGBTQ+ milestones along the way.
“Unholy” initially debuted at No. 3 on the chart, but dethroned Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit” to reach no. 1 this week. By doing so, it became the first song by an openly trans performer (Petras) and openly non-binary artist (Smith) to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“Unholy” was released on September 22, as the lead single from Smith’s upcoming fourth studio album Gloria. Before reaching No. 1 in the US, this collaboration already topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Smith previously described “Unholy” as their “first non-heartbreak album” and the celebration of queer joy and expressed gratitude to fans for helping it reach No. 1.
“This song is so special to me for so many reasons. And I am just so proud of everyone involved for their bravery and guts and spirit. And Kim… What magic you are. You are a treasure and an inspiration to so many. Thank you for jumping with me,” said Smith in a statement.
