Drake Breaks The Beatles' Chart Record & Reaches Historic RIAA Milestone

Drake has made history twice in one day by breaking a longstanding chart record previously held by the Beatles while also hitting a staggering RIAA milestone.

According to Chart Data, the Canadian superstar has become the artist with the most cumulative weeks charting on the Billboard 200, surpassing the legendary British rock band.

Drake’s albums have now collectively spent over 3,348 weeks on the chart, a streak that dates back over a decade and a half to 2009’s So Far Gone.

The Beatles previously held the record with 3,311 weeks, while Taylor Swift has also edged past the iconic group with 3,313.

The only other Hip Hop artist in the top 10 is Eminem with 2,423 weeks.

It was also reported on Tuesday (April 8) that Drake has become the first artist to surpass 500 million RIAA-certified units across albums, singles and features.

.@Drake becomes the artist with the most cumulative weeks charting in Billboard 200 history, surpassing The Beatles. pic.twitter.com/BllKXVDMry

— chart data (@chartdata) April 8, 2025

.@Drake becomes the first artist in history to surpass 500 million RIAA certified units across albums, singles and features. pic.twitter.com/kk3b4M8wlh

— chart data (@chartdata) April 8, 2025

It means the 6 God has extended his lead as the highest-certified artist in RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) history, a title he has held since 2022 when he eclipsed fellow commercial juggernaut Eminem.

Drake’s historic RIAA haul includes six diamond singles (“God’s Plan,” “One Dance,” “Hotline Bling,” “Work” with Rihanna, “Sicko Mode” with Travis Scott, “Life Is Good” with Future), the most among all rappers (excluding Post Malone).

He also boasts over half a dozen songs nearing the 10 million sales mark and a string of multi-platinum projects including Take Care (8x platinum), Views (8x platinum), Scorpion (7x platinum), Nothing Was the Same (6x platinum) and More Life (4x platinum).

Drake is also currently enjoying renewed success on the Billboard Hot 100 after suffering a downturn in his commercial dominance following his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar last year.

His latest single, “Nokia,” sits at number three on this week’s chart after climbing four spots, thanks to the release of its accompanying music video.

The track, which initially debuted at number 10 and quickly fell out of the top 10 before its recent surge in popularity, is Drizzy’s highest-charting effort in two years since “First Person Shooter,” his chart-topping collaboration with J. Cole that coincidentally sparked his feud with Kendrick.

“Nokia” is expected to climb even higher on next week’s Hot 100, although it faces stiff competition for the top spot from his archrival’s “Luther” collaboration with SZA, which has reigned supreme for seven consecutive weeks.