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Drake’s Three New Albums Just Earned Him a Record Never Achieved Before
Drake makes history with his trifecta of new albums, notching the top three spots on the Billboard 200 charts.
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You’ve heard of an artist having the number one album in the country. But have you ever heard of an artist securing three of the top albums? With a hefty trio of albums releasing on Friday, May 22nd, Drake made history by securing the three top spots on the Billboard 200 with ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and Maid of Honour. This was the first time such an honor had ever taken place since Billboard started its charts back in 1956.
In the UK, the Toronto MC pulled off a similar feat, notching three albums in the top 10 for the first time. ICEMAN led the charge, while HABIBTI and Maid of Honour reached sixth and seventh, respectively.
Drake reached this acclaim through immense hype and buildup that lasted months. Livestreams and teasers were in abundance as he chose an unorthodox way to promote his album. At one point,........