Drake Beats Morgan Wallen’s Historic Feat

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentDrake Beats Morgan Wallen’s Historic FeatByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 28, 2026, 09:05am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Drake scores 42 hits on this week's Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first artist to occupy 40 spaces (or more) in a single tracking frame. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 16: Rapper, songwriter, and icon Drake attends a game between the Houston Rockets and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center on March 16, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)Getty ImagesDrake is the king of the Billboard Hot 100 – the chart company's ranking of the most popular songs in America – in nearly every way imaginable. The hip-hop superstar dominates the most competitive list published by Billboard, thanks to the dozens of tracks featured on his three new albums, Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honor, which simultaneously launch at Nos. 1, 2 and 3, respectively, on the Billboard 200. The fact that Drake earns another champion and almost fills the entirety of the top 10 is, impressively, nothing new for him. He does manage a first, not just when it comes to his time in the spotlight, but of all time, as he breaks a record and ups his career total number of wins dramatically.Drake Claims 42 Hits on the Billboard Hot 100On this week’s Billboard Hot 100, Drake scores 42 hits. That means that he fills 42% of all available real estate on the busy, 100-space tally. He is the first artist to occupy that many slots at one time.Drake Passes Morgan Wallen’s RecordKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER...