Drake Makes History: Dominates Billboard 200 with ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR
Drake dominates the Billboard 200 albums chart with his three new albums, ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR, debuting at Nos. 1, 2, and 3, respectively. These albums were released on May 15, marking the first time an artist has held the top three spots on the chart simultaneously since its inception in 1956. ICEMAN also gives Drake his 15th No. 1 album, surpassing Jay-Z for the most No. 1s among solo men and R&B/hip-hop artists, tying with Taylor Swift for the most No. 1s among soloists, with The Beatles leading with 19 No. 1 albums.
ICEMAN enters the chart with 463,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., making it the second-largest week of 2026 for an album and the biggest week of the year for an R&B/hip-hop set. HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR debut with 114,000 and 110,000 units, respectively. Rapper LUCKI also lands his first top 10 with Dr*gs R Bad debuting at No. 9 on the Billboard 200.
The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums based on multi-metric consumption, including album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Drake's albums had significant streaming numbers, with ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR all performing well in terms of on-demand official streams.
Drake's achievement of debuting at Nos. 1, 2, and 3 on the Billboard 200 is historic, as he becomes the first act to achieve this feat. He joins Guns N' Roses and Nelly as the only acts to debut at Nos. 1 and 2 simultaneously. The Beatles lead with 20 such weeks, all in 1964. ICEMAN marks Drake's 15th No. 1 album, surpassing Jay-Z for the most No. 1s among men.
With 463,000 equivalent album units earned in its first week, ICEMAN has the largest week of 2026 for an R&B/hip-hop album and the second-largest week among all albums. Drake's albums have been performing exceptionally well in terms of streaming, with ICEMAN having the largest streaming total for an album in 2026.
Drake's success on the Billboard 200 further solidifies his position as one of the top artists in the music industry. His ability to consistently deliver chart-topping albums and break records showcases his enduring popularity and influence in the music world.