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Wafric News – June 11, 2025

Toronto-born rap icon Drake has once again stamped his name in music history books—this time as the longest-charting artist ever in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. With a staggering 400 cumulative weeks in the top tier, the Canadian superstar proves he’s still at the pinnacle of global music dominance.

Drake's latest milestone is powered by the continued success of his 2025 smash hit ‘Nokia’, a song that’s not just a chart-topper but also earned a spot on Spotify’s shortlist for Song of the Summer. The track has kept music lovers locked in, with vibes that have clearly transcended borders and playlists worldwide.

This year alone, Drake has been in full historic mode. He recently added two more Diamond plaques to his already sparkling wall, as ‘Hold On, We’re Going Home’ and ‘Best I Ever Had’ crossed the 10 million sales mark in the U.S. That makes him the artist with the most RIAA-certified Diamond records ever. Let that sink in.

But he didn’t stop there.

The OVO bossman also became the first artist in history to amass 500 million RIAA certification units, underlining his unmatched influence and reach in the U.S. music market.

Still not done? There’s more. Drake overtook The Beatles for the record of most cumulative weeks on the Billboard 200, and scored his 14th No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100—thanks to the heat from his joint album with PartyNextDoor, ‘$ome $exy 4 U.’

This album also earned him his 14th Billboard 200 No. 1 album, putting him level with industry giants Jay Z and Taylor Swift as joint second in history. Only The Beatles (with 19) stand ahead of him in this elite club.

Drake has also tied with Michael Jackson as the male solo artist with the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100—13 in total. A remarkable feat for an artist who continues to evolve across genres and generations.

And on Spotify, the numbers are just as dizzying. Drake holds the record for the most songs with over 1 billion streams, racking up an impressive 16 tracks in the billion-streams club. Numbers don’t lie.

With roots in Toronto but impact felt across continents—from the U.S. to Africa—Drake's reign is a masterclass in consistency, commercial power, and cultural influence.


By Wafricnews Desk.

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