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This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. 60% of all of Drake's albums that have hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — 15 of them in all — ...

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Griff II announced his retirement in December 2025, capping off his service to Drake. He's spent 2026 marking final moments, including overseeing his final Beautiful Bulldog Contest during the annual ...

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Drake becomes the first artist to debut 10 songs at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as new Iceman single "Janice STFU" launches atop the tally. LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Drake speaks onstage ...

The rapper has his 14th number one with "Janice STFU," surpassing Michael Jackson for most No. 1 songs for a male in Hot 100 history. By Ethan Millman Music Editor The ”Janice STFU” debut puts Drake ...

Contact Daniel Kreps on X Contact Daniel Kreps by Email Iceman improved on the first week sales of Drake’s previous album, 2023’s For All the Dogs, which also opened at Number One and 402,000 album ...

Earlier this month, Drake turned a long-teased album drop into a three-album bonanza, releasing Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour at once on May 15. Now, he has become the first artist to hold the ...

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