Belly Gang Kushington Scores First Billboard Hot 100 Entry With 21 Savage Collaboration “WTF GOIN”

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Belly Gang Kushington has reached a major milestone in his growing career, earning his first-ever appearance on the Billboard Hot 100.
His collaboration with fellow Atlanta rap star 21 Savage, “WTF GOIN,” debuted at No. 85 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, officially giving Belly Gang Kushington his first career entry on the prestigious chart. Billboard Charts confirmed the achievement, marking the song as his debut on the Hot 100.
The achievement represents an important step for the rapper, who has been building momentum within Atlanta’s hip-hop scene and gradually expanding his audience beyond the city.
“WTF GOIN” was released in June 2026 and brings Belly Gang Kushington together with 21 Savage, one of Atlanta’s most established rap figures. The collaboration has continued to attract listeners, with the song now turning that attention into a Billboard chart position.

The record’s Hot 100 debut is particularly significant because it follows several other milestones in Belly Gang Kushington’s relatively young career.
Born Victor Thomas, the Atlanta rapper began his rap career in 2020 and signed with Love Renaissance, better known as LVRN, in 2024. He released his debut studio album, The Streets Is Yours, in April 2025.
Before “WTF GOIN,” Belly Gang Kushington had already begun making his presence felt with “Friend Do,” which helped introduce his music to a broader audience. The song’s remix with YKNIECE reached No. 20 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, giving the rapper an early indication of his commercial potential.
His momentum continued throughout 2026.
Billboard named him its Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month in March, while he later received a BET Award nomination for Best New Artist. In June, he was also selected for the 2026 XXL Freshman class, putting him among a group of emerging rappers identified as artists to watch.
The Hot 100 debut now adds another significant achievement to that list.
For an emerging rapper, reaching the Hot 100 can be an important indicator that the music is connecting with a wider mainstream audience. The chart combines activity across streaming, sales and radio, making a debut an important measure of a song’s overall reach.
“WTF GOIN” entering at No. 85 therefore gives Belly Gang Kushington an official mainstream chart milestone while also placing his name alongside 21 Savage on one of the industry’s most recognized rankings.
The collaboration itself is also strategically important.
Both artists have strong Atlanta connections, and 21 Savage’s established audience gives the record additional reach. At the same time, the fact that the song is credited to both artists means the Hot 100 appearance becomes Belly Gang Kushington’s own career achievement rather than simply a guest appearance on another artist’s record.
The response from fans has been celebratory, particularly among listeners who have followed Belly’s progression before the Hot 100 breakthrough.
Belly himself celebrated Billboard’s announcement on social media, sharing the chart news with his followers and writing, “Billboard LETS GET IT.”
Online reactions have also highlighted the journey behind the milestone. Supporters have pointed to his progression from developing his sound in Atlanta to receiving industry recognition, appearing on the XXL Freshman list and now securing his first Hot 100 entry.
Some listeners have also been discussing the collaboration itself, with early reactions to the song showing interest in the combination of Belly Gang Kushington’s style with 21 Savage’s established presence. A Reddit discussion following the song’s release included listeners describing its sound positively, although online reactions remain varied and should not be treated as a scientific measure of public opinion.
The bigger question now is what Belly Gang Kushington does with the opportunity.
Our analysis is that the No. 85 debut is important not simply because of the number, but because of the timing.
Belly is reaching the Hot 100 after a series of smaller career steps rather than appearing out of nowhere. His earlier music built a foundation, “Friend Do” expanded his audience, LVRN provided a label platform, Billboard recognized his potential, XXL gave him additional exposure, and now “WTF GOIN” has delivered his first Hot 100 appearance.
That progression suggests that his current momentum has been developing over time.
The next challenge will be converting the first chart appearance into sustained attention.
A debut at No. 85 is an achievement, but remaining competitive on the Hot 100 requires continued audience engagement. Future releases will show whether Belly can build on this moment and turn his first entry into a series of chart appearances.
The collaboration with 21 Savage could also introduce Belly to listeners who may not have previously followed his music.
That is one of the biggest potential benefits of the record.
For 21 Savage, the collaboration adds another Atlanta connection to his extensive catalogue. For Belly, it provides an opportunity to demonstrate that he can share a major record with an established artist while continuing to establish his own identity.
What this means to us is simple: this is a breakthrough moment worth paying attention to.
Belly Gang Kushington represents the latest generation of Atlanta rappers attempting to carry the city’s enormous hip-hop legacy forward. Atlanta has consistently produced artists capable of influencing the sound and direction of mainstream rap, and every new artist who reaches a wider audience adds another layer to that story.
His first Hot 100 appearance gives him something tangible to build on.
It also validates the work that came before the moment — the independent development, the early releases, the collaborations and the gradual growth of his audience.
The No. 85 position should not be viewed as the destination.
It is the starting point for the next stage.
If Belly Gang Kushington can maintain the momentum around “WTF GOIN,” develop his audience and deliver more records that connect with listeners, this first Hot 100 appearance could eventually be remembered as the moment his mainstream career truly began.
For now, however, the achievement belongs to “WTF GOIN.”
Belly Gang Kushington has officially entered the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, with his 21 Savage collaboration debuting at No. 85.
For an Atlanta rapper still building his name, it is a significant career milestone — and potentially the beginning of a much bigger story.