Drake’s “Iceman” Dominates Charts After Public Scrutiny

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Drake's "Iceman" Dominates Charts After Public Scrutiny

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This chart success follows a highly publicized rap feud in 2024, where Drake’s character faced significant public debate.

Drake’s latest album, “Iceman,” released on May 15, 2026, has marked a significant comeback for the artist, securing its 13th week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as of September 5, 2026. This achievement surpasses his previous record set by “Take Care,” which held the top spot for 12 weeks more than a decade ago. The album’s success comes after a period of intense public scrutiny surrounding a rap feud in 2024, which led to widespread discussions about Drake’s public image and accountability.

“Iceman” debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 463,000 album-equivalent units and becoming Drake’s 15th number-one album on the chart, tying him with Taylor Swift for the most by a solo artist. Notably, Drake made history by simultaneously holding the top three spots on the Billboard 200 with “Iceman,” and his surprise follow-up albums “Maid of Honour” and “Habibti,” all released on May 15, 2026. The album also became the first in Billboard Hot 100 history to place all of its 18 tracks on the chart for three consecutive weeks in June 2026.

The lead single from “Iceman,” “Janice STFU,” released on May 19, 2026, debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, breaking Michael Jackson’s record for the most U.S. number-one hits by a male solo artist. The track was Drake’s first multi-week number-one single in nearly a decade, following “In My Feelings” in 2018. This period of chart dominance follows a challenging 2024, where Drake was briefly absent from the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time that year in October, despite maintaining his position as the top-streaming rapper on Spotify for every month of 2024.

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