Drake just added another crown to his legacy.

Drake just added another crown to his legacy. Billboard has officially ranked him as the #1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st century, solidifying his dominance in both rap and R&B lanes over the past two decades. The ranking is based on performance across the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts from 2000 through the end of 2024.

The list highlights just how much Drake’s run has defined an era. From groundbreaking albums like Take Care and Views to countless chart-topping singles, his ability to consistently blend rap and R&B has shaped the genre’s direction. Drake’s streaming dominance and cultural influence have also played a major role in securing this historic recognition.

Following Drake, the top 10 includes a star-studded lineup: Beyoncé at #2, The Weeknd at #3, Chris Brown at #4, Usher at #5, Lil Wayne at #6, Jay-Z at #7, Rihanna at #8, Eminem at #9, and Alicia Keys rounding out the list at #10. With names like these, Drake’s placement at the very top only underscores his unmatched run in modern music history.

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