Drake has added a new record to his long list of achievements. The Canadian hitmaker has been announced as the artist, dead or alive, with the most cumulative weeks charting in Billboard history. His albums have now spent 3,346 weeks collectively on Billboard 200.
According to an official post by @Kurrco on X:
“Drake is now the artist with the most cumulative weeks charting in Billboard 200 history, surpassing The Beatles.”
The post garnered several reactions as netizens took to the comment section to praise the rapper.
@squidrificwavy wrote:
“That's hard”
More netizens commended Drake.
“Tn Drake really the greatest of all time, no debate,” @hypezii commented.
“It only took him 19 years," @oni666xxx said
“He definitely got more slaps than the beetles, for real," @CleenSleit joked.
More netizens showered the artist with praise.
“The greatest hip-hop artist ever, soon to become the greatest artist ever if he's not already," @_kaysway_ stated.
“This achievement could only be accomplished by Drake. Drake was destined to achieve this success," @kofi_champ posted.
“I love Drake haters because their only argument is "their opinion".. anything objective is ignored because he is so far ahead of everyone else," @LightoKun11 said.
More details on Drake's Billboard achievement
Drake has broken The Beatles Billboard 200 record. His albums have spent more than 3,346 weeks collectively on Billboard 200, making him the artist with the most cumulative weeks on the chart.
The Beatles are known for holding countless records and topping numerous lists. They were among musicians who redefined pop and rock music in the 1960s, establishing themselves as one of the most influential bands of all time.
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However, Drake has broken one of their records now, showcasing how today's streaming era has evolved to reach extraordinary heights.
Some of Drake’s biggest hits on the chart include:
Take Care with 578 weeks on the Billboard 200,
Nothing Was with 505 weeks on the chart,
Views with 411 weeks,
More Life with 350 weeks and
Scorpion with around 300 weeks.
Apart from holding the Billboard 200 record, Drake holds numerous other Billboard records, including:
The most Billboard Hot 100 entries with 358 entries.
The most Top 10 hits with 80 entries.
The most Top 5 hits with 42 entries.
The longest Hot 100 consecutive streaks at 431 weeks.
Just as The Beatles were regarded as a symbol of musical success for their generation, Drake has emerged as one of the greatest artists in modern pop culture.