Ariana Grande’s Historic Global Chart Record Has Been Matched

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentAriana Grande’s Historic Global Chart Record Has Been MatchedByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 11:10am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Ariana Grande and Drake now share the fourth-most No. 1s on the history of the Billboard Global 200 as his "Janice STFU" launches in first place. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Ariana Grande attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)Getty ImagesOnce again this week, Drake proves that he is not just an American phenomenon or a superstar in his home country of Canada, but a global powerhouse. The rapper dominates many of Billboard's rankings this frame, thanks to a deluge of new music. He recently delivered three new albums – Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour – and dozens of songs featured on those projects launch in impressive positions across a variety of charts. Drake conquers the Billboard Global 200, one of a pair of worldwide lists, and he nearly fills the entire top 10. His new single "Janice STFU" starts its time at No. 1, and as he earns another champion, the rapper pulls out of a tie with several of the hottest hitmakers in the music industry and ties one of the most successful pop musicians of all time.Drake Debuts at No. 1 With "Janice STFU""Janice STFU" is the standout from Iceman. The single launches at No. 1 on various rankings, including both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Hot 100, the latter of which focuses solely on American consumption. Drake lands his fourth career winner on the ranking of the most-consumed tunes all around the planet, and his first new leader in a little less than three ye...