Don Toliver‘s “E85,” the opening track from his fifth studio album OCTANE, has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart dated February 28, 2026.
Key facts
- What: “E85” tops Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart
- Chart date: February 28, 2026
- Album: OCTANE, released January 30, 2026
- Producers: Travis Scott, Aaron Paris, 206Derek, Jaasu
- Why it matters: Toliver’s second Hot Rap Songs No. 1 in three weeks, after “Body”
How did E85 reach No. 1?
The achievement marks Toliver’s second chart-topper in three weeks — “Body,” also from OCTANE, ruled the same chart on February 14. The track accumulated 12.5 million on-demand streams in its tracking week, making it the most-streamed rap song of that period, per Luminate data, Billboard reported.
'E85' by Don Toliver has surpassed 100 MILLION streams on Spotify, becoming his fastest song to reach this milestone as a lead artist 🔥🤯 pic.twitter.com/O5vUwRhI3H
— dontolivernow (@dontolivernow) March 24, 2026
Who produced E85?
“E85” was co-produced by Travis Scott, Aaron Paris, 206Derek, and Jaasu. It was sent to US rhythmic contemporary radio on March 17, 2026 as the album’s fourth single. Toliver performed a medley of “E85” and “Long Way to Calabasas” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 27, 2026.
OCTANE, released January 30, 2026 through Donnway & Co and Cactus Jack under license to Atlantic Records, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 162,000 equivalent album units, Toliver’s first chart-topping album.
How has E85 performed since?
Update, October 16, 2026: “E85” peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and is certified 2× Platinum in Canada. Toliver performed it live with Ye at SoFi Stadium on April 1, and the song was reportedly entered in four categories for the 2027 Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who produced Don Toliver’s E85?
E85 was produced by Travis Scott, Aaron Paris, 206Derek and Jaasu.
When did E85 hit No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs?
E85 reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart dated February 28, 2026, Don Toliver’s second No. 1 in three weeks after Body.
What album is E85 on?
E85 is the opening track on OCTANE, Don Toliver’s fifth studio album, released January 30, 2026.
Was E85 entered for the 2027 Grammys?
Reports say E85 was entered in Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Song. Entries are not nominations.
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