Drake Surpasses The Beatles For Most Cumulative Weeks on Billboard 200 Chart

Setting a new record and solidifying his legacy.

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Drake has once again surpassed The Beatles in another legendary feat, cementing the Canadian rapper’s status in the music world. Becoming the artist with the most cumulative weeks on the Billboard 200, Drake has now spent over 3,346 weeks on the chart collectively.

Setting a new record for the charting success, Drake overtakes the iconic British band. Amongst his greatest triumphs, his album Take Care spent 578 weeks on the list, making it the 6God’s longest-running album. Nothing Was the Same comes in second at 505 weeks, with Views at 411 weeks, More Life at 350 weeks and Scorpion at 300 weeks.

Beyond his albums charting, Drake also has several records that make it to the Billboard Hot 100 records. Drake currently holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries at 358 as well as the longest consecutive Hot 100 streak with 431 weeks. He ties JAY-Z and Taylor Swift for the most Billboard 200 No. 1 albums by a solo artist, holding 14 chart-toppers.

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