Drake Blocks Himself From New No. 1s On Multiple Charts

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentDrake Blocks Himself From New No. 1s On Multiple ChartsByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorJun 08, 2026, 12:53pm EDTDrake's "Janice STFU" holds at No. 1 on several of Billboard's rap and hip-hop charts, blocking the rising "Shabang" from earning the superstar another leader. ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake performs onstage during "Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert" at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)WireImageLast week, Drake completely dominated Billboard's R&B, hip-hop and rap charts. He had three albums' worth of material for fans to consume, as he dropped a trio of full-lengths – Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour – at the same time. As is typically the case whenever a musician fills the majority of spaces on any genre-focused tallies, many of Drake's tunes have started to descend. He is still the king of many lists, but most of his lofty debuts are on the decline – except one. "Shabang" is proving to be a fan favorite from this latest chapter in Drake's career. In its second week on the charts, the cut bucks the trend and manages to climb to new peaks on multiple tallies. "Shabang" almost hits No. 1 on a handful of rosters, but Drake keeps himself from earning another leader.Drake’s "Shabang" Rises to No. 2"Shabang" appears on nine Billboard charts this week, and it climbs on five of them, reaching a new high point on each and every one as it surges. The tune now sits at No. 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs and Rap Streaming Songs tallies, and at No. 3 on the Streaming Songs rundown. "Shabang" debuted at No. 4 last frame on all of them, a...