Despite a late start — he didn’t reach Billboard’s charts until 2009 — Drake sprinted to the lead through a prolific schedule of album releases and an avalanche of hit songs, both on his own and with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Drake’s 2011 single “Headlines” climbs to No. 8 on Billboard’s Rap ...

This marks Drake's 17th top 10 song and the first time the rapper will be the lead artiste on a number one song. This marks Drake's 17th top 10 song and the first time the rapper will be the lead ...

Drake has dominated the streaming era like few artists in music history. For over a decade, he’s worn the crown as Spotify’s most streamed rap artist, year after year. And in 2025, that trend hasn’t ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Drake’s 2011 single “Headlines” climbs to No. 10 on the U.K.’s ...

Apple Music Replay 2025 is out, and users are sharing their top listened-to artists with the world. Apple Music announced that Drake was the platform’s most-streamed artist of 2025. ROSÉ and Bruno ...