In a groundbreaking achievement, Drake has made history by breaking a longstanding chart record previously held by The Beatles, while simultaneously reaching a significant milestone with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As of April 9, 2025, the Canadian rapper has become the artist with the most cumulative weeks charting on the Billboard 200, amassing an impressive total of over 3,348 weeks.
This remarkable feat surpasses The Beatles’ previous record of 3,311 weeks, as well as Taylor Swift’s recent tally of 3,313 weeks. Drake’s journey on the Billboard 200 began with his 2009 mixtape “So Far Gone,” and over the years, he has solidified his position as a dominant force in the music industry. Eminem is the only other hip-hop artist in the top 10, with 2,423 weeks on the chart.
In addition to this chart-breaking accomplishment, it was reported that Drake has become the first artist in history to surpass 500 million RIAA-certified units across albums, singles, and features. This milestone enhances his status as the highest-certified artist in RIAA history, a title he has held since 2022 when he surpassed Eminem.
Drake’s impressive RIAA accolades include six diamond singles—“God’s Plan,” “One Dance,” “Hotline Bling,” “Work” (with Rihanna), “Sicko Mode” (with Travis Scott), and “Life Is Good” (with Future)—making him the artist with the most diamond singles among rappers, excluding Post Malone. In addition, he boasts several multi-platinum projects, including “Take Care” (8x platinum), “Views” (8x platinum), “Scorpion” (7x platinum), “Nothing Was the Same” (6x platinum), and “More Life” (4x platinum).
Currently, Drake is enjoying a resurgence in popularity on the Billboard Hot 100 following a brief dip in his commercial performance after a rap battle with Kendrick Lamar last year. His latest single, “Nokia,” has climbed to number three on the chart, marking his highest-charting effort in two years since his collaboration with J. Cole on “First Person Shooter.”
As “Nokia” continues to gain traction, it faces stiff competition from Kendrick Lamar’s “Luther,” featuring SZA, which has dominated the top spot for seven consecutive weeks. With this latest success, Drake’s influence in the music industry remains unassailable, as he continues to set new records and redefine the boundaries of hip-hop.
As fans celebrate these historic achievements, it is clear that Drake’s impact on the music scene will continue to resonate for years to come.
