- A new study has found which songs in the Spotify charts have the most explicit content, with Eminem’s Houdini taking the top spot
- Kendrick Lamar, Tommy Richman, and Central Cee all have two songs featuring in the top 10
- Only two women, rappers Latto and Ice Spice, feature in the list
A new study has analysed the current Spotify charts to determine which songs contain the most explicit content.
Experts at JeffBet.com uncovered the top 10 most explicit tracks, by scoring each song in the US, UK, and global Spotify charts based on their use of profanity and adult references.
The songs’ explicit content was divided into drug, alcohol, and sexual references with each theme’s severity scored out of 10. The number of swear words in each song also contributes to its overall score.
Eminem takes the top spot with Houdini. The song has an overall score of 45, amounted by the 24 swear words featured in the hit track. Houdini was marked highest for its drug content, scoring 8 out of 10.
In second place is Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar, scoring 40. The song features 23 swear words and scored highest for its sexual content, receiving a score of 7 out of 10.
Coming in third is Like That by Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar, with a score of 39. The track features 18 swear words, earning an 8 out of 10 for its sexual content.
FIEN by Travis Scott and Playboi Carti is fourth, scoring 36. The track features 15 swear words and was marked highest for its drug content, receiving an 8 out of 10 score.
At number five is Did It First by Central Cee and Ice Spice, with a 30 score. The song features 11 swear words and scores an 8 out of 10 for its sexual content.
| Rank | Song | Artist | Explicit Content Score |
| 1 | Houdini | Eminem | 45 |
| 2 | Not Like Us | Kendrick Lamar | 40 |
| 3 | Like That | Future, Metro Boomin, Kendrick Lamar | 39 |
| 4 | FIEN | Travis Scott, Playboi Carti | 36 |
| 5 | Did It First | Central Cee, Ice Spice | 30 |
| 6 | MILLION DOLLAR BABY | Tommy Richman | 28 |
| 7 | DEVIL IS A LIE | Tommy Richman | 25 |
| 8 | BAND4BAND | Central Cee, Lil Baby | 24 |
| 9 | Gata Only | FloyyMenor, Cris Mj | 21 |
| 10 | Seven | Jung Kook, Latto | 20 |
Sixth is MILLION DOLLAR BABY by Tommy Richman, with a score of 28. The track features 14 swear words and scored a 6 out of 10 for its sexual content.
In seventh place is DEVIL IS A LIE, also by Tommy Richman, with a score of 25. The song features nine swear words and sexual content worth a score of 7 out of 10.
BAND4BAND by Central Cee and Lil Baby is eighth, with a score of 24. The track features six swear words, and drug content scores a 7 out of 10.
Ninth is Gata Only by FloyyMenor and Cris Mj, receiving a score of 21. The song features six swear words and sexual content rated a 6 out of 10 in the study.
At number ten is Seven by Jung Kook and Latto, with a score of 20. The track features eight swear words, earning a 6 out of 10 for its sexual content.
A spokesperson from JeffBet.com commented on the findings: “The use of graphic references in popular music has certainly increased in recent years. It is fascinating to witness music artists push boundaries on what language is acceptable on mainstream platforms.
“Since rap artists have dominated this study, we are surprised that notable artists such as Nicki Minaj, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are not present, despite all releasing music in 2024.”
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