Drake Earns His First No. 1 On A Billboard Chart He’s Never Reached Before

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentDrake Earns His First No. 1 On A Billboard Chart He’s Never Reached BeforeByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorAug 22, 2026, 11:11am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryDrake scores his first No. 1 on the Hot Latin Rhythm Songs chart as “Ahi,” his collaboration with Karol G, debuts at the summit. The 'No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto' track also opens at No. 1 on both the Hot Latin Songs and Latin Streaming Songs charts, giving Drake his fourth leader on each ranking.Show More Drake reaches Billboard's Hot Latin Rhythm Songs chart for the first time alongside Karol G on "Ahi," which earns the rapper his initial leader. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Drake attends the "Top Boy" UK Premiere at Hackney Picturehouse on September 04, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)WireImageKarol G’s new album No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto is a big win for the Latin superstar in America this week. For her latest collection, Karol reached out to some of the top hitmakers in the global music industry and recruited them for collaborations, and thanks to that effort, she lands several new hits on a handful of Billboard’s biggest charts.One such superstar is Drake, who lent his star power and talent to the song “Ahi.” Unsurprisingly, the popularity of both Karol and Drake turns “Ahi” into a smash on a variety of lists in America and a No. 1 on several Latin-focused rosters. Karol is no stranger to the Spanish-language tallies, but Drake has only dominated a few times, and on one specific rundown, the Canadian hip-hop talent scores his first leader.Drake Scores His First Hot Latin Rhythm Songs No. 1“Ahi” debuts at No. 1 on the Hot Latin Rhythm Songs chart. The ra...