Unashamed
| "Unashamed" | |
|---|---|
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| Top 20 Hit Song by Whitney Houston | |
| from the album Just Whitney | |
| Main Artist | Whitney Houston |
| First Charted | Week 52 |
| Last Charted | Week 123 |
| Rank | 331 (as of July 19, 2026) |
| Plays | 152 |
| Weeks | 8 |
| Peak | 14 |
| Certification | 2x Platinum ▲ |
| Song Rating | |
| Rating | Unrated |
Unashamed is a King Warz Charts top-20 hit song by Whitney Houston. The song debuted on the charts at #38 during Week 52. It reached its highest peak of #14 during Week 79.
As of July 2026, it is certified 2x Platinum.
Chart Summary
Nothing about 'Unashamed' happened quickly. It debuted at #38 in Week 52, spent 27 weeks working its way up, and finally peaked at #14 in Week 79. It has spent 8 total weeks on the charts. Along the way it became Whitney Houston's 28th top-20 hit.
The track earned its highest weekly points total, 97, in Week 79 at #14 in a re-entry week. The song has recorded 5 re-entries, with gaps of 6 to 25 weeks between appearances. The first re-entry came in Week 79, where it returned at #14, its best re-entry showing, and the most recent in Week 123.
Among all 963 songs on the charts, the track ranks 332nd by total weeks and 349th by total points. Over the course of its chart run, the song has earned 516 total units. The song's chart presence is driven 59% by raw streams and 41% by chart points.
In 2024, the song charted 2 times, peaking at #37, averaging #38, earning 78 points, with the biggest points week in Week 52 (40 points). 2025 was its biggest year: 5 weeks on the chart, peaking at #14, averaging #32, earning 409 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 79. So far, 2026 has brought 1 week on the chart, peaking at #43, earning 72 points. The song's average position shifted from #38 in 2024 to #43 in 2026.
Notable Achievements
- The song has re-entered the chart 5 times, demonstrating lasting appeal.
- The song is certified 2x Platinum on the King Warz Charts.
Certifications
| Certification | Achieved | Units required | Time to reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | February 28, 2025 (Week 77) | 100 | 766 days |
| Platinum | April 23, 2025 (Week 84) | 200 | 820 days |
| 2× Platinum | December 5, 2025 (Week 117) | 400 | 1,046 days |
Listening Milestones
- First streamed on January 24, 2023 (Week 29).
- Reached 100 plays on October 30, 2025 (Week 111).
- 152 total plays across 133 different days.
Chart Performance
Units growth and plays by month
Chart History
| Date | Week | MV | Song | Artist | TW | LW | WKS | PTS | PLS | PK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2024 | Week 52 | NEW | Unashamed (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 38 | - | 1 | 40 | 3 | 38 |
| September 5, 2024 | Week 53 | ▲1 | Unashamed (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 37 | 38 | 2 | 38 | 3 | 37 |
| March 20, 2025 | Week 79 | RE | Unashamed (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 14 | - | 3 | 97 | 6 | 14 |
| July 31, 2025 | Week 98 | RE | Unashamed (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 47 | - | 4 | 66 | 3 | 14 |
| October 2, 2025 | Week 107 | RE | Unashamed (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 24 | - | 5 | 90 | 7 | 14 |
| October 9, 2025 | Week 108 | ▼21 | Unashamed (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 45 | 24 | 6 | 74 | 6 | 14 |
| December 4, 2025 | Week 116 | RE | Unashamed (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 28 | - | 7 | 82 | 5 | 14 |
| January 22, 2026 | Week 123 | RE | Unashamed (Whitney Houston) | Whitney Houston | 43 | - | 8 | 72 | 5 | 14 |
Month End Chart Appearances
| Month | Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 2024 | 36 | 1 | 33 | 5 | 38 | — |