Drake Makes History: First Artist to Sweep Billboard’s Top 3 Album Spots!
Drake Makes History: First Artist to Sweep Billboard’s Top 3 Album Spots!
Drake has done the impossible, becoming the first artist to hold the top three slots on the Billboard 200 simultaneously. Here is how his three new albums just rewrote music history.
Drake has just rewritten the history books. In a feat never before seen since Billboard began tracking weekly album charts in 1956, the Canadian rapper has claimed the top three spots on the Billboard 200 simultaneously. This unprecedented achievement comes following the release of his three latest projects: Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour.
The album Iceman led the charge, debuting at number one with an impressive 463,000 units. It was followed closely by Habibti at number two and Maid of Honour at number three. This marks the first time any musical act has occupied the entire podium of the U.S. album charts at once, signaling a massive win for the Toronto-born star.
With Iceman reaching the top spot, Drake now has 15 number-one albums in the U.S. to his name. This milestone pushes him past Jay-Z to become the solo male artist with the most number-one records in history. He is currently tied with Taylor Swift for the honor, leaving only The Beatles ahead of them with a staggering 19 number-one albums.
The commercial dominance isn’t just limited to the charts; it is also reflected in massive streaming numbers. Iceman pulled in 140.2 million Spotify streams within its first 24 hours. While this makes it the second-largest hip-hop debut on the platform—trailing only his own 2021 record, Certified Lover Boy—it significantly outpaced other recent major releases. For comparison, Kendrick Lamar’s recent surprise album GNX garnered 75 million streams in its first full 24-hour period.
The global impact was felt across the Atlantic as well. In the U.K., Drake became the first artist to land three albums in the top 10 at the same time. While Iceman took the top spot there too, Maid of Honour and Habibti secured the sixth and seventh positions, respectively. After nearly two years of anticipation and teasing, Drake’s triple-threat release has solidified his status as a commercial titan.
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