Drake Extends His Lead When It Comes To A Unique Chart Record

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentDrake Extends His Lead When It Comes To A Unique Chart RecordByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 31, 2026, 09:00am EDTDrake sees a thirteenth song — the most in history — stall at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 as "Ran to Atlanta" misses out on ruling by one slot. TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 30: Rapper Drake is seen wearing a Dell Curry jersey before Game One of the 2019 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on May 30, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)Getty ImagesWith every album he releases, Drake inches closer and closer to claiming the most No. 1s of all time on the Billboard Hot 100. The chart ranks the most popular songs around the United States, with sales, streams and airplay determining where a title lands – or if it manages to reach the tally at all. Drake nearly conquers the entire top 10 this frame with tunes from his latest full-length Iceman, one of three albums he dropped at the same time. As "Janice STFU" becomes his fourteenth historic leader, the superstar also furthers his lead when it comes to one specific Billboard record, one which it is unlikely any other artist wants to claim. Drake’s “Ran to Atlanta” Misses No. 1 by Just One SpaceDrake occupies the highest four spaces on this week's Billboard Hot 100 as a quartet of tracks debut. Coming in just beneath "Janice STFU" is "Ran to Atlanta," which also credits hip-hop musicians Future and Molly Santana. With a sweep as impressive as Drake's, some cut was bound to miss out on ruling by just one space, and th...