Drake’s grip on the charts shows zero signs of loosening. His latest studio release, Iceman, is holding tight to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, extending a relentless chart-topping streak. The Toronto native has now officially racked up his 40th career week at the summit of the album charts. This latest hold elevates him into rare chart territory, tying him exactly with Adele for the ninth-most weeks at No. 1 in the long history of the Billboard 200.
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- Iceman marks his 15th career No. 1 album, effectively tying him with Taylor Swift for the most chart-topping albums among solo artists.
- This milestone solidifies his lead as the hip-hop artist with the highest number of total weeks at No. 1.
- He remains the most dominant Canadian artist in the history of the Billboard 200.
Reaching this 40-week milestone paints a fascinating picture of modern streaming endurance. Drake’s ascent spans a sprawling 16-year timeline, dating all the way back to the July 2010 reign of Thank Me Later, according to a historical chart analysis. In sharp contrast, Adele built her 40-week empire between 2011 and 2022 relying on the traditional physical sales model, anchored heavily by the extraordinary 24-week run of her hit album 21.
The momentum surrounding Iceman puts another major chart rival squarely in his crosshairs. With his 40th week secured, as verified by a detailed Forbes report, he is now just two weeks away from catching Morgan Wallen. Wallen currently sits ahead of him with 42 career weeks at No. 1. If the streaming numbers hold steady through the end of June, the hip-hop star will rewrite the top ten leaderboards once again.