Drake is trying to solidify his place among musical legends thanks to his latest album release. The Canadian rapper and singer are projected to win his 14th No. 1 album as a soloist in his collaborative project “$ome$exy 4u”.
According to chart data, the achievement brings him together with hip-hop icon Jay-Z and pop superstar Taylor Swift for the most No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. This is an important milestone, placing Drake in two of the biggest names in music.
Drake was hoping to tie it up for most #1 albums, for the Billboard 200 history soloists.
He will connect Jay-Z and Taylor Swift. pic.twitter.com/leqdfdwsym
– Chart Data (@ChartData) February 18, 2025
PartyNextDoor and Drake’$OME $exy $ ongs Aiming for a #1 debut on the Billboard 200 with 4u’250k units (via @hitsdd).
Mark the first of PND and the 14th #1 album of Drake. pic.twitter.com/invniizd5x
– Chart Data (@ChartData) February 18, 2025
This achievement also brought Drake closer to another record, leaving five albums of chart toppings behind the Beatles’ No. 19 album’s all-time record. ‘$ome $exy 4u’ marks Drake’s first full-length project since a very publicly and fierce contest with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. That rivalry produced the hit track “Not Like Us,” and later became the center of a legal dispute between Drake and his label, Universal Music Group (UMG).
In a legal petition against UMG, Drake argued that the label failed to prevent the release of a Diss track containing harmful falsehoods about him. He further argued that UMG engaged in unethical practices, including the use of bots and other artificial methods, inflated the number of songs streaming on Spotify, thereby increasing its popularity. The lawsuit uncovers behind the scenes of the music industry and fierce competition between artists.
Related: Drake reportedly has retracted accusations accusing UMG and Spotify of boosting Kendrick’s “Not Like Us”
2025 is expected to be a groundbreaking year for Drake. He was recently recognized by the International Federation of Gramophone Industry (IFPI) as the best-selling rap artist of 2024. He also holds the distinction of being the second best selling artist in all genres in 2024. Who won the top spot for the third year in a row and the fifth overall in her career. These accolades highlight Drake’s extremely popular and commercial success in the global music market.
