Drake’s rewriting history—twice in 24 hours! On April 8, 2025, Chart Data dropped two bombs: the 6 God’s now the artist with the most cumulative weeks on the Billboard 200, dethroning The Beatles, and he’s the first to cross 500 million RIAA-certified units. Here’s how he’s dominating.
Billboard 200 King
Drake’s albums have racked up 3,348 weeks on the Billboard 200, edging out The Beatles’ 3,311. It’s a marathon that kicked off with So Far Gone in 2009, spanning 15 years of chart heat. Taylor Swift’s close behind at 3,313, but Drake’s the new champ. Eminem’s the only other rapper in the top 10, clocking 2,423 weeks. This isn’t just numbers—it’s a testament to Drizzy’s staying power.
RIAA Milestone
Then there’s the RIAA flex: 500 million certified units across albums, singles, and features. Drake’s held the highest-certified artist title since passing Eminem in 2022, and this cements it. Six diamond singles—“God’s Plan,” “One Dance,” “Hotline Bling,” “Work” (with Rihanna), “Sicko Mode” (with Travis Scott), and “Life Is Good” (with Future)—top the rap game. Add multi-platinum giants like Take Care (8x), Views (8x), and Scorpion (7x), and he’s untouchable.
.@Drake becomes the artist with the most cumulative weeks charting in Billboard 200 history, surpassing The Beatles. pic.twitter.com/BllKXVDMry
— chart data (@chartdata) April 8, 2025
.@Drake becomes the first artist in history to surpass 500 million RIAA certified units across albums, singles and features. pic.twitter.com/kk3b4M8wlh
— chart data (@chartdata) April 8, 2025
“Nokia” Climbs Back
Drake’s not just living off old wins. His latest single “Nokia” jumped to No. 3 on this week’s Hot 100, up four spots after its video dropped. It’s his best chart run since “First Person Shooter” with J. Cole hit No. 1 two years ago—the track that lit the Kendrick Lamar feud fuse. “Nokia” could climb higher next week, but Kendrick’s “Luther” with SZA, parked at No. 1 for seven weeks, isn’t budging easy.
