After spending four consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200, Drake’s blockbuster album ICEMAN has officially been dethroned. While the project slips to No. 2 in its fifth week on the chart, its impressive run remains one of the biggest success stories of 2026.
The artist responsible for ending Drake’s reign is Olivia Rodrigo, whose newly released album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love debuted at No. 1 with a massive 485,000 album-equivalent units. The figure marks Rodrigo’s biggest opening week to date and stands as the largest debut by a solo artist this year.
Despite losing the top spot, ICEMAN remains a dominant force. The album moved an impressive 105,000 units during its fifth week, a testament to Drake’s continued popularity and the staying power of the project. Given the rapper’s overwhelming presence across streaming platforms, a substantial portion of those numbers likely came from digital streams.
The strong performance comes shortly after Apple Music recognized Drake as the most-streamed artist in the platform’s history, further highlighting the remarkable consistency of his commercial success. Even as the Billboard crown changes hands, Drake continues to dominate streaming conversations worldwide.
One of the reasons ICEMAN has maintained its momentum is the strength of its standout tracks. Songs such as Janice STFU and Shabang have become major fan favorites, generating discussion across social media and positioning themselves as serious contenders for song-of-the-summer honors. Viral trends, online challenges, and continued fan engagement have helped keep the album firmly in rotation.
With months of summer still ahead, many industry observers believe ICEMAN could easily return to the top of the Billboard 200 in the future. The album’s combination of strong streaming numbers, cultural relevance, and chart-friendly singles suggests it has the longevity needed to remain a major force throughout the year.
While Drake’s commercial success continues to make headlines, the rapper has also taken time to acknowledge a personal loss within the music community. Recently, he paid tribute to longtime collaborator Tay Keith, whose reported passing deeply impacted artists and fans alike.
Over the years, Tay Keith played a significant role in shaping some of Drake’s biggest records, including Look Alive, SICKO MODE, Nonstop, First Person Shooter, and Family Matters.
Although ICEMAN is no longer sitting at No. 1, its chart run remains one of the year’s most impressive achievements. For Drake, the move to No. 2 feels less like a setback and more like a temporary pause in what continues to be another dominant chapter of his career.
