Drake Extends His Historic Lead With Yet Another No. 1 Song

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentDrake Extends His Historic Lead With Yet Another No. 1 SongByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorAug 24, 2026, 12:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryDrake extends his massive lead on the Rhythmic Airplay chart as “Shabang” rises to No. 1, becoming his forty-sixth champion on the ranking. No other artist has reached 20 leaders, with Rihanna a distant second at 17. “Shabang” also reaches new peaks on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Radio Songs charts.Show More Drake extends his already incredible lead over all other acts as he scores another No. 1 on Billboard's Rhythmic Airplay chart as "Shabang" surges to the peak. TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 13: Rapper Drake leaves the court following the NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors at Scotiabank Arena on January 13, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThere are some Billboard charts where Drake is catching up to other artists when it comes to the greatest number of hits, top 10s or even No. 1s… and then there are rankings where it seems plausible that nobody will ever be able to catch him. The Canadian hip-hop superstar is so far ahead on a handful of Billboard rosters – especially those focused on rap and hip-hop music – that it is difficult to imagine anyone coming along and giving him a run for his money.Drake furthers his lead over all other stars on one radio tally this week as he scores yet another champion, one which has been waiting in the w...