Drake Breaks His Own Record On Apple Music Thanks To "ICEMAN"
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Drake continues to prove why he's one of the biggest artists in the world. His latest album, ICEMAN, is on pace to spend another week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with industry projections estimating more than 200,000 album-equivalent units sold during its second week.
The strong performance adds another milestone to Drake's legendary career, as fans continue streaming the album and its standout tracks around the globe.
Leading the charge is "Janice STFU," which has made history by debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200. The achievement marks the first Hip-Hop song to top the worldwide chart since Eminem's "Houdini" in May 2024, signaling a major return for Hip-Hop on the global stage.
The success doesn't stop there. Several songs from ICEMAN are also climbing international charts, including:
Back in the United States, "Janice STFU" has also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Drake another career-defining accomplishment. The chart-topper now gives him 14 No. 1 singles as a lead artist, placing him among the most successful recording artists in Billboard history.
ICEMAN also extends Drake's incredible streak of chart-topping albums. Throughout his career, projects including Thank Me Later, Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, Views, Scorpion, Certified Lover Boy, For All the Dogs, and several collaborative releases have all debuted at or reached No. 1.
Although recent releases HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR didn't match some of his previous opening-week records, ICEMAN demonstrates that Drake remains one of Hip-Hop's biggest commercial forces and continues to dominate streaming platforms worldwide.
With ICEMAN showing no signs of slowing down, fans are eager to see what milestones Drake reaches next as the album continues its impressive chart run.
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