Drake’s ICEMAN is on track to spend a third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with early industry projections estimating around 174,000 equivalent album units for the upcoming tracking period — a run that would make it the longest-reigning rap album at the top of the chart since October 2024.
The projection follows two dominant weeks at the summit. ICEMAN debuted with 463,000 equivalent album units in its first week — the biggest streaming week of 2026 for any hip-hop or R&B release — before settling at 225,000 units in its second frame, comfortably holding off all challengers on the June 6-dated Billboard 200.
Historic Chart Numbers Behind the ICEMAN Billboard 200 Run
The scale of Drake’s chart dominance this cycle goes beyond a simple three-week No. 1 run. When ICEMAN debuted on the May 30-dated Billboard 200, Drake simultaneously held the top three spots on the chart — with his companion albums HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR debuting at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. It marked the first time any artist had claimed the entire top three of the Billboard 200 in the same week.
ICEMAN is now Drake’s 15th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, tying him with Taylor Swift for the second-most chart-toppers in the chart’s 70-year history. Only The Beatles, with 19 No. 1 albums, rank ahead.
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Streaming has been the engine powering the run. In week two alone, ICEMAN generated 223,000 streaming equivalent album units, equating to roughly 228.45 million on-demand official streams. The album also retained the top spot on Billboard’s Top Streaming Albums chart for a second consecutive week. On release day, May 15, Spotify confirmed that Drake became both the most-streamed artist and the most-streamed album in a single day on the platform in 2026 — surpassing BTS’ ARIRANG, which had held that record since March.
“Janice STFU” Holds at No. 1 on the Hot 100
Alongside the album’s sustained chart performance, the lead single “Janice STFU” secured a second consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Drake a double chart hold in the same frame. The track’s continued dominance has contributed directly to ICEMAN‘s streaming totals and helped keep the album in active listener rotation well past its release week.
Drake also holds a new record for the most concurrent entries on the Billboard Hot 100 by a single artist, a milestone reached during the first week of ICEMAN‘s release across all three projects.
Drake’s 2026 Comeback in Context
The sustained run carries added weight given Drake’s chart trajectory coming into this cycle. His 2023 album For All the Dogs reached No. 1 but held the spot for just two weeks. His 2025 collaborative project with PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, lasted a single week at the top. ICEMAN is on pace to become his longest-reigning No. 1 since Certified Lover Boy, which spent five weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 in 2021.
ICEMAN was released on May 15, 2026, through OVO Sound and Republic Records. It marks Drake’s first full-length solo album since For All the Dogs in 2023, with production credits including Tay Keith, FnZ, and Oz, among others. The album runs 68 minutes and 51 seconds across its tracklist.
You can follow the live chart on Billboard’s official website and stream ICEMAN on all major platforms.
What’s Next
The June 13-dated Billboard 200 — reflecting the current tracking week — will confirm whether ICEMAN achieves the three-week No. 1. The primary threat on the horizon is Olivia Rodrigo’s upcoming album, currently projected to arrive June 12, which could challenge Drake’s grip on the summit. If ICEMAN holds through that release, Drake’s 2026 chart run will rank among the most dominant in recent hip-hop history.
FAQ
How many weeks has Drake’s ICEMAN been at No. 1 on the Billboard 200?
ICEMAN has spent two confirmed weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, dated May 30 and June 6, 2026, and is projected to hold the top spot for a third consecutive week. If confirmed, it would be the longest run at No. 1 for a rap album since October 2024.
How many streams did Drake’s ICEMAN get in its first week?
ICEMAN opened with 463,000 equivalent album units in its first week, driven almost entirely by streaming — making it the biggest streaming week of 2026 for any hip-hop or R&B release. On release day alone, it became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2026.
How many No. 1 albums does Drake have on the Billboard 200?
ICEMAN is Drake’s 15th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, tying him with Taylor Swift for the second-most chart-toppers in the chart’s history. Only The Beatles, with 19 No. 1 albums, have more.
What other albums did Drake release alongside ICEMAN?
Drake released two additional albums on the same day as ICEMAN — HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR — both of which debuted in the top three of the Billboard 200 during the same week, marking the first time any artist had held the chart’s top three positions simultaneously.
Is “Janice STFU” still No. 1 on the Hot 100?
Yes. “Janice STFU” spent a second consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 alongside ICEMAN’s second week atop the Billboard 200, giving Drake a simultaneous double chart hold.
