Drake's 'Iceman' Ties BTS and Noah Kahan for Longest No. 1 Run on Billboard 200 in 2026
Drake's album 'Iceman' has spent three consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, tying BTS's 'Arirang' and Noah Kahan's 'The Great Divide' for the longest chart run at the top in 2026. The album debuted with 463,000 equivalent units and has maintained strong sales momentum in subsequent weeks, outperforming both competing albums. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Drake's career and reflects the competitive landscape of 2026's music releases.
Drake's latest album 'Iceman' has secured three consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, matching the longest-running No. 1 positions achieved by BTS's 'Arirang' and Noah Kahan's 'The Great Divide' so far in 2026. The album launched with 463,000 equivalent units, the second-largest debut of the year behind BTS's 'Arirang' (641,000 units). What distinguishes 'Iceman' is its sustained performance: it generated 225,000 units in week two and 171,000 in week three, both figures exceeding the comparable weeks for its competitors. Drake made headlines by simultaneously releasing three albums—'Iceman,' 'Habibti,' and 'Maid of Honour'—which debuted at Nos. 1, 2, and 3 respectively, making him the first artist in Billboard history to occupy the top three positions simultaneously. Beyond the main Billboard 200 chart, 'Iceman' continues to lead the Top Streaming Albums, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and Top Rap Albums rankings.
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