Drake was named Billboard's No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century, reflecting dominance across two decades. Between 2000 and 2024 he logged 30 No. 1 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and 15 No. 1 albums on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Those albums spent a combined 67 weeks at number one. He holds the record for the most top 10 hits on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs with 135 and leads overall with 355 total chart entries. The totals include solo releases and collaborations across singles, features, and mixtapes. Billboard year-end Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist titles include 2012, 2015–2018, 2021–2022, and 2024. Beyoncé ranks No. 2 and The Weeknd is No. 3 on the list.
Between 2000 and 2024, the Toronto native logged an astounding 30 No. 1 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, in addition to 15 No. 1s on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums list. Those albums collectively spent 67 weeks at the top, underscoring his longevity and the consistent demand for his music. His chart dominance extends beyond No. 1 placements-Drake holds the record for the most top 10 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with 135 and leads overall with 355 total entries.
Billboard has officially crowned Drake as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century, a distinction that cements his dominance in music over the past two decades. Despite only appearing on the Billboard charts for the first time in 2009, Drake has built a track record that outpaces nearly all of his peers, redefining what it means to be a crossover star in hip-hop and R&B.
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