Ed Sheeran, the Weeknd and Drake are just a few of the artists topping Apple Music’s Top 500 Streamed Songs list, honoring 10 years of the streaming service. Sheeran’s “Shape of You” is the ...

Five years ago, a kickoff song to a new Drake era would almost be guaranteed a clear path to a No. 1 debut on the Hot 100. In 2025, following Drake’s reputation taking a hit in his 2024 beef with ...

In their respective long careers — Drake first hit the Billboard 200 in 2010, while Lamar did so a year later — the two artists have never swapped the No. 1 spot until this week. For the moment, the ...

Drake now holds the record for most RIAA diamond certifications with 10 total. His vinyl release of ‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ caused a huge sales spike. While impactful, Drake’s 2024 feud with Kendrick ...

The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard Hot 100 dated July ...