Top 5: Pop kings of the 2020s on the United States’ radio, with Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber

The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars are leading the most recent era of domination on the United States’ radio. According to Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart for the 2020s, these names have racked up more Top 10 hits than any other solo male artists this decade.

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#5 – Bruno Mars (3 Top 10 Hits)
Kicking off our countdown at No. 5, the charismatic Bruno Mars continues to dazzle with three Top 10 hits so far. And guess what? His 2025 is shaping up to be huge as well, thanks to the success of his collaborations with Lady Gaga, Sexyy Red, and BLACKPINK’s Rosé.

#4 – Ed Sheeran (4 Top 10 Hits)
Next, Ed Sheeran proves he has a ton of hits in his pocket. The singer and songwriter has racked up 4 top 10 radio tracks this decade. Most recently, his career has been quiet, but with these many hits? Who cares!

#3 – Lil Nas X & Harry Styles (5 Top 10 Hits Each)
Tied at third, Lil Nas X and Harry Styles each boast five Top 10 smashes. Lil Nas X never shies away from pushing boundaries (musically or visually) while Harry Styles’ breezy pop-rock vibe keeps him in the conversation. Different genres, same unstoppable chart power!

#2 – Justin Bieber (7 Top 10 Hits)
Coming in at second is Justin Bieber, who’s collected seven Top 10 radio tracks. It also looks like we will have him back this year, as he’s been hinting at a musical comeback with several pictures of him in the studio.

#1 – The Weeknd (9 Top 10 Hits)
Finally, reigning supreme is The Weeknd with nine Top 10 hits under his belt. And we guess the hits aren’t going to be over! His upcoming album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” is coming out on January 31.