1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song, released on March 26, debuted at the chart’s top slot on Monday.
It’s his second Hot 100 No.
1 after his megahit “Old Town Road” led for a record 19 weeks in 2019.
“you told him to stop while he’s ahead.
he could’ve gave up.
but 4 multi platinum songs and 2 #1’s later, he’s still here.
thank you to my team and my fans!
“CALL ME BY YOUR NAME NUMBER 1 SONG IN THE WORLD AHHHHHH” he then tweeted.
“LETS GO GAY AGENDA!!!!”
Nas also released a video he said he filmed in June 2020 to congratulate his future self.
“You pushed through, ‘cuz [unintelligible funny noises and gestures].
It’s been a lot of s—.”
“i hope my haters are sad.
i hope they are crying.
i want your tears to fill my grammy cup,” he later tweeted.
But through it all, Nas has remained defiantly himself.
“Dear 14-year-old Montero, I wrote a song with our name in it.
It’s about a guy I met last summer.
But the truth is, I am.
Sending you love from the future.”