Tate McRae's 'Housewife' Secures No. 2 Spot in Rare Five-Way Hot 100 Battle

Key points

• Tate McRae’s 'Housewife' reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, trailing only Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas.'
• The track generated 22.9 million streams, 12.7 million in airplay audience, and 4,000 units sold in its first tracking week.
• Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan’s 'Expectations' remix placed third, while Zach Bryan and Lana Del Rey’s 'Lies' debuted fourth.
• Taylor Swift’s acoustic version of 'Patient Zero' rounded out the top five, marking a rare instance of five distinct artists debuting in the top five since March 2025.
• The 'Housewife' music video was filmed at Château Diter in Grasse, a property ordered for demolition by French courts due to unauthorized construction.

Background

Tate McRae’s 'Housewife' is the lead single from her upcoming fourth album, following her 2025 album 'So Close to What,' which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The release coincided with the launch of her debut fragrance, 'Tate 01,' and a new 'TM4' era. Earlier this month, McRae teased the single during her Lollapalooza performance in Chicago. The song explores themes of independence and financial freedom, aligning with her previous work on feminine power. The chart performance follows a period where Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' had dominated the top spot for 25 weeks, breaking Mariah Carey’s record.

How outlets are covering it

Rolling Stone emphasizes the competitive nature of the chart, highlighting the tight race between McRae, Swift, Rodrigo, and the Bryan-Del Rey collaboration, noting that McRae’s surge on Spotify’s Global chart secured her the second position. Riviera Radio focuses on the visual and legal aspects of the release, detailing the filming location at Château Diter, a property involved in a lengthy legal dispute over unauthorized construction, and noting its previous appearance in 'Emily in Paris.' While Rolling Stone frames the event as a major pop music milestone, Riviera Radio contextualizes it within the controversy of the filming location and McRae’s fashion choices, including designs from Dior, Versace, and Chanel.

Why it matters

This week’s chart results signal a shift in the pop landscape, breaking a long streak of single-artist dominance in the top five. The success of 'Housewife' demonstrates McRae’s continued relevance and commercial strength, while the presence of multiple high-profile artists in the top five indicates a more diverse and competitive music market. The controversy surrounding the music video’s filming location also highlights ongoing tensions between luxury entertainment and legal compliance in France.

What to watch

Tate McRae is expected to release her fourth album in the coming months, with 'Housewife' serving as the lead single. Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' is likely to remain at the top of the Hot 100 for at least one more week, given its 25-week run. The legal status of Château Diter remains uncertain, with demolition orders in place but the property still standing. Fans will watch for further chart movements as the top five artists continue to compete for the top spot.