Drake Matches Adele In A Historic Feat

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentDrake Matches Adele In A 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 AuthorJun 15, 2026, 11:45am EDTDrake's Iceman holds at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and with a fortieth turn atop the tally, the rapper matches Adele's career run. ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake performs onstage during "Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert" at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)WireImageDrake's latest album Iceman is comfortable once again in first place on the Billboard 200. The set – which arrived at the same time as another two complete projects, Habibti and Maid of Honour – debuted at No. 1 on the list of the most-consumed albums in the United States three weeks ago. Since then, it has not backtracked. As the Canadian hip-hop superstar adds to his ever-growing accumulation of weeks spent at No. 1 on the U.S. albums chart, he breaks his tie with one of the most successful male soloists of all time – and matches one of the most beloved female vocalists.Drake Ties Adele with Another Week at No. 1As Iceman earns its third turn on the Billboard 200's throne, Drake hits 40 career weeks at No. 1 on the chart. He and Adele are now on the same level, according to Billboard, and the two jointly claim the ninth-most frames running the show among all acts.MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 02: (Exclusive Coverage) Adele performs onstage at Messe München on August 02, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AD)Getty Images for ADDrake Passes Elton John’s Billboard 200 RecordJust last week, Drake tied Elton John's 39 career turns at No. 1 on the competitive tally as Iceman scored its second consecutive week dominating. Drake broke his match with both Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones...