On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed their first child, Blue Ivy Carter, in New York City. This came nearly four years after their private wedding in Manhattan. In 2012, Blue Ivy made history as the youngest person to appear on Billboard’s Hot 100 when Jay-Z featured her on a track, although it didn’t reach the Top 40.
January 7 has seen other notable moments in Top 40 history:
– 1985: The Cars released “You Might Think” from their album *Heartbeat City*, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. The song debuted at No. 79 on the Hot 100 and climbed to No. 33, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.
– 2003: 50 Cent dropped “In Da Club” from his debut album *Get Rich or Die Tryin’*. Produced by Dr. Dre, it dominated the Hot 100 for nine weeks and remains one of his biggest hits.
– 2022: The Weeknd released his fifth studio album, *Dawn FM*, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and topped charts in several countries. It produced multiple Top 20 singles, including “Take My Breath” and “Sacrifice.”
Cultural milestones on January 7 include:
– 1994: Nirvana performed at the Seattle House Arena during their *In Utero* tour, marking their last U.S. show before Kurt Cobain’s tragic death.
– 2006: Pink and Carey Hart tied the knot in Costa Rica. They now have two children, Willow and Jameson.
In industry news:
– 1980: Larry Williams, known for hits like “Dizzy Miss Lizzy,” died by suicide.
– 2020: Rascal Flatts announced their breakup after their Farewell Tour was canceled due to the pandemic. They reunited in 2025 for the *Life Is A Highway Tour*.
