Drake Ties Taylor Swift With 15 No. 1 Albums, Moves Past Jay-Z on Billboard Chart

Drake's Iceman landed at the Billboard 200 top spot on May 30, tying him with Taylor Swift as the solo artist with the most chart-toppers. The Toronto rapper beat Jay-Z, who created 14 No. 1 albums. The Beatles still reign supreme with 19. Their No. 1 albums came during the 1960s and 1970s. That mark still stands as the target for every artist chasing history. Drake has also debuted 20 albums in the top 10, more than any other rap artist.

Iceman joined a string of releases that have climbed to No. 1. Drake's catalog has delivered hits year after year, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Each new song from the artist adds to a growing list of high-ranking projects. In "Janice STFU," Drake sang, "They say the truth will set you free, well, mine is gon' stream while you watch in HD."

The Billboard 200 ranks albums using a combination of album sales, digital purchases and streaming activity, reflecting how audiences consume music across multiple platforms. The chart has evolved alongside changes in the industry, making streaming an increasingly important part of chart performance.

Swift built her 15 No. 1 albums through original studio work and re-recorded versions of her back catalog. She and Drake took different roads, but they ended up at the same destination.